Silent Gateways: Why Third-Party Vendors Are Now the Biggest Cybersecurity Risk in 2025

đź§© Introduction: Trusting the Wrong Door In 2025, organizations are no longer being breached directly—they’re being breached quietly, through the vendors, suppliers, and contractors they trust most. These “silent gateways”, also known as third-party vendors, are now the biggest cybersecurity risk for public and private organizations alike. Whether it’s a cloud provider, an HVAC technician, […]