Pre-Conference Workshop: Vendor and Contract Management for IT and IT Security Professionals (1-Day)

This one-day workship will provide an overview of the importance of vendor management and continuous improvement in contract management. The best practices for vendor management are covered, including developing a vendor management program, vendor selection and evaluation, contract negotiation and management, effective communication and collaboration with vendors, monitoring and auditing vendor performance, and managing third-party risks. The workshop will also dive into the management of contracts, including security and privacy risk assessment and management, the contract life cycle, contracts and the law, IT's role and expectations during the contract lifecycle process, contract negotiation and agreement, and hands-on experience reviewing and redlining various types of contracts.