Information Security Forum to Discuss the Challenges of Supply Chain Security in Upcoming Webcast

NEW YORK - Jan. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- According to the Information Security Forum (http://www.securityforum.org/) (ISF), a global, independent information security body considered the world's leading authority on cyber security and information risk management,as supply chains become increasingly complex, and efficiency savings motivate companies to outsource business processes, service providers continue to be a primary vector for information security risks. Moving forward, organizations need to seriously think about the consequences of a supplier providing accidental, but harmful, access to their intellectual property, customer or employee information, commercial plans or negotiations.

Supply chains are a vital component of every organization’s global business operations and the backbone of today’s global economy. However, security chiefs everywhere are growing more concerned about how open they are to numerous risk factors. Many suppliers are small and do not have the resources to adequately implement widely-accepted information security standards. This is important because a range of valuable and sensitive information is often shared with suppliers, and when that information is shared, direct control is lost. This leads to an increased risk of its confidentiality, integrity or availability being compromised.

During this webcast, Steve Durbin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedurbin), Managing Director of the ISF, will offer solutions to some of these challenges and discuss the issue of more widespread education and communication of threats. He will also explain how they might be better managed throughout the global supply chain.

Please register via this link (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9923/140619) for the free webcast which takes place on Wednesday, February 4 at 9 a.m. (ET). A recording will be available following the conclusion of the event.

About the Information Security Forum

Founded in 1989, the Information Security Forum (ISF) is an independent, not-for-profit association of leading organizations from around the world. It is dedicated to investigating, clarifying and resolving key issues in cyber, information security and risk management and developing best practice methodologies, processes and solutions that meet the business needs of its Members.

ISF Members benefit from harnessing and sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience drawn from within their organizations and developed through an extensive research and work program. The ISF provides a confidential forum and framework, which ensures that Members adopt leading-edge information security strategies and solutions. And by working together, Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own.

Further information about ISF research and membership is available from www.securityforum.org