Cloud Native Vendor Management and Security Certifications

Cloud computing has radically changed the way organizations manage their IT infrastructure, bringing with it unparalleled flexibility and scalability. Yet, the move to the cloud has also introduced new challenges related to vendor management and security. Managing vendor relationships effectively is critical to mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and achieving your organization’s broader enterprise risk management objectives. This chapter dives deep into the world of cloud vendor management and security certifications, revealing practical tools and strategies to build strong vendor relationships that underpin secure cloud operations.

In the previous chapter, we delved into the myriad of legal and compliance issues that organizations need to navigate in the world of cloud computing, from US state and federal laws to industry-specific regulations. Vendor management is a natural extension of this topic. The laws,...