What are the Responsibilities of a Cybersecurity Vendor?

Cyberattacks are a big threat to every business, big and small, but it's not always possible to build an in-house cybersecurity team to safeguard your assets.
But what is the "right" cybersecurity vendor?
What are the vendor's responsibilities?
OWASP 2023 Global AppSec DC
Tony UV, Tom Brenan, and Ajoy Kumar
Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

For more information: https://dc.globalappsec.org/
It can be hard to tell, given the long, long list of providers and solutions on the market. And, despite what slick marketing would have you believe, not all solutions are created equal.
In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, hiring qualified application security specialists has become imperative for businesses. However, this hiring process is fraught with challenges that often resemble supply chain issues: the integrity and consistency of qualifications, understanding the depth of the specialist's expertise, and ensuring they align with industry-standard best practices.
Join Tom Brenan of CREST Americas, Tony UV of VerSprite, and Ajoy Kumar of Wells Fargo as they delve into these pressing challenges.
Brenan will illuminate the parallels between supply chain management and hiring application security professionals, highlighting the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies businesses encounter.
Key Takeaways:
-An in-depth understanding of the problems faced by organizations when recruiting application security experts.
-A comparative analysis of supply chain issues and the hiring process of application security personnel.
-An introduction to the CREST OVS Business Accreditation - a groundbreaking initiative designed in collaboration with leading industry stakeholders.
-Insights into how the CREST OVS Business Accreditation emphasizes a profound understanding of software security, bridging the knowledge gap and ensuring businesses have access to consistently high-quality professionals.
Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on the importance of robust and standardized hiring practices, and the invaluable role CREST's new initiative plays in fortifying the future of application security.
Speakers:
Ajoy Kumar
Head of App Security, Wells Fargo
Tony UV
Founder, VerSprite
Tom Brenan
Chief Information Officer, Mandelbaum Barrett
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