Hackers have recently launched major attacks on enterprise systems by using weaknesses in third-party vendor security. This classroom on third-party IAM explores how enterprise InfoSec pros can manage vendors who have, by the nature of their work, access to enterprise systems.

Michael Cobb, CISSP-ISSAP, is a renowned security author with more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry and another 16 years of experience in finance. He is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd., a consultancy that helps companies to secure their networks and websites, and also helps them achieve ISO 27001 certification. He co-authored the book IIS Security and has written numerous technical articles for leading IT publications.