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Operations Sep 17, 2026 • 8 min

Questions to Ask Vendors About Protecting Proprietary Data

Questions to ask vendors about protecting proprietary data in collaborative scenarios cover ownership, retention, isolation, subcontractors, and model training. IBM's 2026 study found supply chain compromise added about $227,250 above the average breach cost.

Cybersecurity Sep 15, 2026 • 7 min

Vendor Security Questions for Mixed Data Environments

Vendor security protocol questions for mixed data environments come down to who owns each control across your estate and theirs. CSA added Shared Security Responsibility Model columns to CAIQ v4 because unassigned controls are a leading source of cloud risk.

Operations Sep 13, 2026 • 8 min

Cybersecurity Questions for 401(k) Technology Vendors

Cybersecurity questions for 401(k) technology vendors start with the DOL's six hiring tips. Since Compliance Assistance Release 2024-01 they cover health and welfare plans too, and EBSA named cybersecurity a FY2026 national enforcement project.

AI Getting Started Apr 11, 2026 • 7 min

How to Evaluate AI Tools Without Getting Sold

Every AI vendor demo looks impressive. The question is whether it solves your problem or theirs. Here's a framework for evaluating AI tools before you commit.