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CAS-005 · Question #358

An organization's board of directors has asked the Chief Information Security Officer to build a third-party management program. Which of the following best explains a reason for this request?

The correct answer is B. Supply chain visibility. A third-party management program is typically designed to manage the risks associated with external vendors, partners, or service providers. One of the key goals of such a program is to ensure supply chain visibility. This means the organization wants to understand and manage…

Submitted by saadiq_pk· Mar 6, 2026Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Question

An organization's board of directors has asked the Chief Information Security Officer to build a third-party management program. Which of the following best explains a reason for this request?

Options

  • ARisk transference
  • BSupply chain visibility
  • CSupport availability
  • DVulnerability management

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    14% (4)
  • B
    75% (21)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

A third-party management program is typically designed to manage the risks associated with external vendors, partners, or service providers. One of the key goals of such a program is to ensure supply chain visibility. This means the organization wants to understand and manage the risks posed by third parties in its supply chain, including security risks, compliance issues, and the overall integrity of its external relationships. By implementing a third-party management program, the organization can monitor and assess the security posture of its vendors, ensuring that they align with the company's risk management practices and that the supply chain remains secure.

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