--- title: "How Doers Get More Done: What We Can Piece Together From Home Depot's Third-Party Breach" description: Discover how Home Depot's recent third-party breach highlights the importance of vendor security practices and proactive cybersecurity measures to prevent data breaches and protect customer trust. image: https://vorlon.io/hubfs/Bite%20Sized%20Breaches%20(y).png --- [Saas Security Blog](https://vorlon.io/saas-security-blog) > How Doers Get More Done: What We Can Piece Together From Home Depot's Third-Party Breach # How Doers Get More Done: What We Can Piece Together From Home Depot's Third-Party Breach [Lauren Lee](https://vorlon.io/saas-security-blog/author/lauren-lee) | Apr 12, 2024 [![Share on linkedin](https://vorlon.io/hubfs/ll-assets/Images/Icons/LinkedIn.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvorlon.io%2Fsaas-security-blog%2Fhow-doers-get-more-done-what-we-can-piece-together-from-home-depots-third-party-breach%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://vorlon.io/hubfs/ll-assets/Images/Icons/X.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fvorlon.io%2Fsaas-security-blog%2Fhow-doers-get-more-done-what-we-can-piece-together-from-home-depots-third-party-breach%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvorlon.io%2Fsaas-security-blog%2Fhow-doers-get-more-done-what-we-can-piece-together-from-home-depots-third-party-breach%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=How+Doers+Get+More+Done%3A+What+We+Can+Piece+Together+From+Home+Depot%27s+Third-Party+Breach) [![Share on email](https://vorlon.io/hubfs/ll-assets/Images/Icons/envelope.svg) ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fvorlon.io%2Fsaas-security-blog%2Fhow-doers-get-more-done-what-we-can-piece-together-from-home-depots-third-party-breach%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fvorlon.io%2Fsaas-security-blog%2Fhow-doers-get-more-done-what-we-can-piece-together-from-home-depots-third-party-breach%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ![How Doers Get More Done: What We Can Piece Together From Home Depot's Third-Party Breach](https://vorlon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Bite%20Sized%20Breaches%20(y).png?width=1200&height=820&name=Bite%20Sized%20Breaches%20(y).png) ## Introduction Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, [was recently breached](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-depot-confirms-third-party-data-breach-exposed-employee-info/#google_vignette) via their third-party SaaS vendor. This incident highlights the risks inherent in using third-party vendors.    ### Detailed Insight into the Breach The breach was first brought to public attention this month, when IntelBroker, a notorious cyber threat actor, leaked information pertaining to about 10,000 Home Depot employees. This data, obtained from a misconfigured SaaS vendor used by Home Depot, included names, corporate IDs, and email addresses—potentially opening doors to targeted phishing attacks. Home Depot swiftly acknowledged the breach, attributing it to an inadvertent exposure by a third-party SaaS vendor during system testing. The company emphasized that the leaked data did not include highly sensitive personal information but recognized the potential for its misuse in phishing schemes aimed at employees.   ### IntelBroker: A Persistent Cyber Threat IntelBroker's involvement in this breach is particularly alarming, given their history of high-profile data breaches. This threat actor has a pattern of targeting significant entities across various sectors - another [recent attack](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-depot-confirms-third-party-data-breach-exposed-employee-info/#google_vignette) occurred in March with 600K+ records leaked.   We don't know much but let's take a minute to acknowledge  ### Strategies for Preventing Third-Party Data Breaches: Enhancing Vendor Security Practices Organizations can take several proactive steps to safeguard against similar incidents: Comprehensive Vendor Assessments: Conduct in-depth security evaluations of all third-party vendors before forming partnerships. Assessments should include a review of the vendor's security policies, data protection measures, and breach response strategies. Ongoing Security Audits: Regularly audit third-party vendors to verify compliance with contractual security measures. These audits can help identify and rectify potential security gaps before they can be exploited. Employee Cybersecurity Awareness: Given the potential for phishing attacks following a breach, it's crucial to educate employees on recognizing and responding to such threats. Regular training sessions can help build a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Data Access Limitations: Employ the principle of least privilege by restricting vendors' access to only the data essential for their services. Minimizing access can significantly reduce the risk of data exposure. Monitoring Third-Party App Activity: Implement systems to monitor third-party applications for any abnormal behavior that could indicate a security breach or data leakage. This proactive monitoring can detect and mitigate potential threats in real time. Monitoring Third-Party API Secret Activity: Keep a vigilant eye on how third-party APIs interact with your systems. Monitoring API secret activity is crucial for spotting unauthorized access or anomalous activity that could lead to a data breach. ### Navigating Forward: Home Depot's Commitment to Security In response to the breach, Home Depot has taken several remedial actions, including disabling directory browsing, removing the exposed resumes, and purging caches to prevent further access. These steps, coupled with a review of data retention policies and the implementation of additional security measures, reflect Home Depot's continued leadership in adopting a proactive cybersecurity plan. By adopting a proactive and comprehensive approach to third-party vendor management and cybersecurity, businesses can better protect themselves against risk of data breaches, maintaining the trust of their customers and employees in an increasingly interconnected world. About the author ![Lauren Lee](https://vorlon.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Lauren%20Lee%20headshot%20clear%20bg.png?width=120&height=120&name=Lauren%20Lee%20headshot%20clear%20bg.png) [Lauren Lee](https://vorlon.io/saas-security-blog/author/lauren-lee) [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenleeeee/) Lauren Lee is a Sales Engineer at Vorlon with eight years of cybersecurity experience. Before Vorlon, she held a variety of vendor and client-side technical cybersecurity positions, including roles at Palo Alto Networks, Cylance, the U.S. Department ... 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