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Third-Party Risk

Implement a complete TPRM lifecycle: onboarding, due diligence, contractual controls, and continuous monitoring.

What you get

A comprehensive TPRM system that manages vendor risks throughout the entire lifecycle - from onboarding to continuous monitoring and potential termination.

TPRM Components

Comprehensive approach to third-party risk management.

Vendor Onboarding

Structured process for evaluating and approving new vendors

Due Diligence

Thorough background research and risk assessment

Contractual Controls

Security requirements and clauses in contracts

Continuous Monitoring

Regular assessment of vendor risk profiles

Risk Categories

Key risk areas in third-party services.

Cybersecurity Risks

Vendor cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities

Data Processing

Personal data and confidential information processing

Regulatory Risks

Compliance requirements and legal adherence

Operational Risks

Service availability and business continuity

TPRM Lifecycle

Structured process for managing vendor risks throughout the entire partnership.

1

Identification and Classification

  • Vendor inventory
  • Criticality classification
  • Risk level definition
  • Service category mapping
2

Assessment and Approval

  • Due diligence process
  • Security assessment
  • Reference checks
  • Approval process
3

Contract Management

  • Security clauses
  • SLA requirements
  • Audit rights
  • Termination conditions
4

Ongoing Management

  • Regular assessments
  • KRI monitoring
  • Incident management
  • Performance monitoring

Assessment Criteria

Key factors in vendor risk assessment.

Security Level

ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other certifications

Geographic Location

Data location and jurisdictional risks

Organizational Maturity

Governance models and process maturity

Financial Stability

Creditworthiness and financial situation

Implementation Process

Step-by-step approach to building a TPRM system.

1

Inventory

Vendor mapping and classification

2

Risk Assessment

Vendor-specific risk analysis

3

Due Diligence

Thorough background investigation

4

Contract Negotiation

Security requirements inclusion

5

Ongoing Monitoring

Regular risk profile updates

Ready to build a TPRM system?

Let's discuss your vendor risk needs and design an effective management model.