Managing Vendors and Living with Them

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of managing vendors and living with them in the security industry. They emphasize the need for vendors to treat customers as human beings, be honest, and not waste their time. The hosts highlight the value of implementing a screening function to filter out unnecessary vendor interactions. They recommend setting specific timeframes for vendor meetings and sticking to them. Additionally, the hosts mention the significance of focusing on simple and cost-effective solutions that provide significant risk reduction rather than getting overwhelmed by complex and unnecessary features. They stress the importance of aligning tools with business needs and enabling the organization's growth and efficiency.