In terms of the topic, we’re going to discuss the process of engaging with third parties: security solution vendors like Avalon, managed services providers, and technology architects.  We will discuss the importance of knowing what you don’t know, how to be comfortable not knowing what you don’t know, and how to appropriately vet third parties, especially those with a skillset or knowledge that you may not be familiar with.  The key takeaways will include: Why would you want to partner with someone outside your organization? How do you scope an engagement? How do you vet the prospective vendors? What questions should you ask to ensure the vendor can deliver on what they promise, and how do you keep them accountable?  What should you expect to spend, and how do