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Third-Party Vendor Risk Management for Financial Institutions

Third-party vendor risk management for financial institutions is a key area of concern due to the sensitive and high-risk nature of this business niche. The practice of third-party risk management (TPRM) encompasses the analysis and mitigation of risks that are associated with third parties such as contractors, vendors, and other non-employees who work with an… Continue reading Third-Party Vendor Risk Management for Financial Institutions

Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

Organizations of all sizes and in all sectors can benefit from working with third-party service providers, vendors and contractors. The advantages are numerous, ranging from filling skill gaps and facilitating one-time projects to reducing overhead and achieving significant financial savings. But there are some risks associated with bringing these individuals into the fold. This is where… Continue reading Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

Key Things to Look for in Third-Party Risk Management Software

  Third-party risk management (or TPRM) continues to increase in popularity because more and more organizations are seeking cost-effective ways to get the job done without the overhead associated with using in-house resources. This has spurred a rise in the number of companies that are turning to third-party risk assessment software platforms. But with many… Continue reading Key Things to Look for in Third-Party Risk Management Software

Why is Third-Party Risk Management Important?

Third-party risk management — also known as TPRM — refers to the practice of identifying and mitigating the risks that arise in connection with vendors, contractors, and other third-parties whom a company leverages in the course of their business. The extreme competitiveness of many industries and business sectors has made independent service providers a critical… Continue reading Why is Third-Party Risk Management Important?

How to Make Third Party Risk Management Painless

  Third party risk management — also known as TPRM — has gained significant popularity in recent years as business leaders become increasingly comfortable with outsourcing various functions within their companies. But not every experience with a third party service provider is going to go smoothly and there is an inherent risk associated with pulling… Continue reading How to Make Third Party Risk Management Painless

Maintaining Vendor Compliance

  The rules organizations must adhere to so they can maintain compliance is often hard for organizations to keep up with. Regulations seem to change monthly and the cost of being compliant keeps rising. Business operations that deal with sensitive data store this information digitally where cybercriminals are patiently waiting to pounce at the slightest… Continue reading Maintaining Vendor Compliance

What is a Vendor Management Policy?

Organizations are connected to more vendors now than ever before. In fact, the number of third-party relationships an organization can have can be over 5,000. Organizations can find themselves on the hook for huge fines and other negative consequences, if they fail to meet compliance regulations and or suffer an attack. This is true even… Continue reading What is a Vendor Management Policy?

Integrated Risk Management Framework. What is it?

What is Integrated Risk Management? Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is an essential approach in modern business that combines processes, technologies, and a risk-aware culture. This integration enhances decision-making and performance by offering a comprehensive view of an organization’s risk profile. Understanding IRM’s significance requires grasping its structured approach, known as the Integrated Risk Management Framework… Continue reading Integrated Risk Management Framework. What is it?

Understanding the vendor risk management matrix

What is vendor risk management? Vendor risk management (VRM), or third-party risk management, is the management, monitoring, and evaluation of risks that result from third-party vendors and suppliers of products and services. What is a vendor risk management matrix? A vendor risk management matrix is a valuable tool in your vendor risk management framework. With… Continue reading Understanding the vendor risk management matrix