Operational Resilience in an Outsourced World

Managing People, Enforcement, and Oversight When Critical IT Systems Extend Beyond Your Walls Over the years outsourcing IT has become routine. According to Gartner, 55% of organizations now outsource some portion of their IT or software development. On paper, the logic is clear: Outsourcing can address staffing shortages, reduce costs, and provide access to specialized skills that are increasingly difficult to maintain internally. On the other hand, outsourcing expands exposure. As companies extend operations across vendors, contractors, and global development teams, dependency grows alongside efficiency. Industry analysts warn software supply chain attacks are rising sharply, with Cybersecurity Ventures projecting their…