Modern enterprises have become dependent on third parties, including contractors and freelancers, to enable their businesses and allow them to outpace their competition. However, as we have seen with recent high-profile breaches, third parties remain a popular target for attackers due to how vulnerable they tend to be.

To shed light on the state of third-party security and risk, Talon conducted a survey of over 250 contractors and freelancers to understand better the working conditions, habits, and security solutions that contribute to the risk profile of today’s organizations.