The complexity of the cyberattack space is fostering an indirect problem: vendor risk. Whether by fault or mismanagement, third-party partnerships are causing many widespread breaches, causing CIOs and CISOs to investigate peer solutions. The glaring need to uncover and mitigate these risks instigated this discussion to better manage vendor partnerships through third-party risk assessments, breach insurance requirements and contractual liability language. Look forward to successful strategies on changing the vendor partner relationship for a more informed and secure business.