Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats in Channel Partner Management

Channel partner management is no longer optional for businesses looking to scale - it is a necessity. But all this interconnectedness and sharing of data brings its own cybersecurity threat, which is increasing significantly as well. Cyberattacks can compromise the sensitive ecosystems of partners, thus compromising business reputation and continuity apart from data integrity. To this, an organization should ensure higher cybersecurity aspects. Here are the ways business can ensure that channel partner networks are safe and resilient. Main Cyber Threats to Channel Partner Management 1. Data Breach: In this case, there is a possibility that encrypted sensitive information may leak owing to the unsecured data sharing protocols between businesses and partners. 2. Phishing Attack: Commonly referred to as man-in the-middle attack, cyber attackers get into the credentials or sensitive information by having a look at the partner's communication channels and then manipulate the in...