
Proactive Risk
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Proactive Risk
@Proactive_RISK
Veteran‑led cybersecurity consultancy delivering hands‑on CyberAdvisor™ services and risk reduction for regulated organizations





‼️🇺🇸 Barry P. Goldberg has fallen victim to INC Ransom Ransomware



Your organization’s security extends only as far as your least-protected vendor with network or data access. Adversaries will target the weakest link in your supply chain to bypass strong security measures. That’s why managing third-party risk is one of Operation Winter SHIELD’s 10 Key Defenses. Start by keeping an up-to-date list of all third parties with access, paired with clear owners of these relationships. Require controls like strong authentication, least-privilege access, and monitored gateways where feasible. To further reduce risk, regularly audit third-party accounts and promptly disable any that are no longer needed. Vendor contracts should include clauses requiring quick notification if a breach occurs and annual verification of security controls. When a contract ends or changes, make sure to revoke access and confirm proper data disposal. These simple steps can prevent attackers from exploiting trusted relationships. Recent #FBI advisories have shown how attackers exploit third-party compromise and vendor integrations to sneak into organizations’ networks and steal sensitive data. Learn more about these attacks 🔗ic3.gov/CSA/2025/25091… And see all FBI #OWS recommendations 🔗fbi.gov/wintershield



















