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FEATURE : CONTROL SYSTEMS
“ This includes your core processes , recovery point objectives , recovery time objectives , and a range of risk factors identified through formal frameworks ,” he adds .
Business goals and strategies are just as significant as the current state of the threat landscape or any trends within the cybersecurity industry . A disciplined approach to evaluation must include these factors as well as the functionality of the solution and the viability of its vendor .
Never lose sight of your own unique risk and business objectives . This will help to keep you focused as you consider things such as pricing structure and functionality . A data-driven investment now will reap many benefits in the months and years ahead .
And then there is procurement itself , consisting of a series of assessments , from the solution and its capabilities to the vendor and all of its third-party risks . You should consider your organisation ’ s unique risk tolerance and ensure that the vendor partner you
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