Over half of organizations have experienced a data breach caused by third parties that led to the misuse of confidential information. A larger number attributes the cause of the breach to granting too much access to third parties. There’s a cost and real threat to granting third parties access into your internal systems and networks. The 2021 Ponemon Institute report takes a deep dive into the third-party lifecycle, cyber risks associated with each stage, and the statistics that reinforce the crisis.