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End-of-Year Risk Report: TPRM Leaders Discuss 2026 Plans and Priorities
Shared Assessments’ End-of-Year Risk Report highlights the challenges TPRM leaders are facing, as well as the programmatic changes they have planned for 2026 or have already implemented in response. Our discussions with TPRM leaders surfaced six interconnected themes: – Resource constraints are real – TPRM teams are reimagining and transforming processes – Automation represents a […]
Papers and Studies
Certificates of Insurance (COI) and Beyond: The Basics of Assessing Third Parties’ Insurance
As third-party risks grow, evaluating vendor insurance coverage is a critical part of effective TPRM oversight. This paper highlights best practices for assessing, validating, and monitoring insurance protections, emphasizing collaboration, clear contractual expectations, and alignment with actual risk exposure. Key areas of focus include: – Partnering with internal insurance leaders to understand required coverage types […]
Papers and Studies
Getting AI Right from the Start: Leading Practices in Planning and Due Diligence Briefing Paper
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in third-party products and services, Planning and Due Diligence have become critical stages for identifying risks before they are locked into contracts or operations. This paper highlights leading practices for organizations seeking to strengthen early-stage oversight of AI-enabled suppliers. It emphasizes the need for cross-functional collaboration, clear alignment with […]
Blog
Quantum Computing & Third-Party Risk: Why TPRM Leaders Need to Prepare Now
Quantum computing promises enormous opportunity, but it also accelerates the urgency of rethinking cryptography across your company and its third parties. By beginning the transition now — through inventories, vendor engagement, and roadmap development — TPRM leaders can establish resilience for a quickly approaching post-quantum cryptography (PQC) future. What is Quantum Computing? Unlike traditional […]
Blog
Types of Vendor Risk and How to Mitigate Them
Types of Vendor Risk and How to Mitigate Them Vendor partnerships enable organizations to innovate, scale operations, and improve service delivery. Yet these same relationships introduce exposures that can impact operational stability and compliance integrity. When third-party relationships are not properly managed, vulnerabilities can emerge that increase the likelihood of data breaches, regulatory penalties, or […]
Blog
SIG EV: The Cloud-Based Evolution of the SIG for Modern TPRM Teams
Introducing the Next Evolution of the SIG SIG EV: A Cloud-Based Platform for Modern TPRM Teams For nearly two decades, the Standardized Information Gathering (SIG) Questionnaire has set the benchmark for third-party risk assessments. Trusted by organizations across every industry, the SIG has streamlined due diligence, strengthened vendor oversight, and unified the language of risk. […]
Podcast
Episode Five: Adapting To Change: Insights Into Modern Third-Party Risk Management
In this episode of The Risk Rundown with Shared Assessments, host Elizabeth Dunsmoor delves into the dynamic world of third-party risk management with leading experts. Together, they unpack the challenges and opportunities of navigating today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape. From adapting to shifting regulatory demands to leveraging cutting-edge tools and fostering collaboration, this episode offers […]
Podcast
Episode Four: AI, Supply Chains, and the CEO Perspective: Future-Proofing Your Organization
In this special “CEO Corner” episode, Elizabeth Dunsmoor, TPRM Principal at Shared Assessments, sits down with Mark Orsi, CEO of Global Resilience Federation, to explore the evolving landscape of operational resilience and third-party risk management from the perspective of the C-suite. They discuss the shift from cybersecurity to resilience, the importance of understanding supply chain […]
Podcast
Episode Three: Navigating Global Challenges: The Intersection of Resilience and Third-Party Risk
In this episode of The Risk Rundown with Shared Assessments, Elizabeth Dunsmoor is joined by Shriparna Ghosh, Director at EY and expert in Third-Party Risk and Resilience Management. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of third-party risk management (TPRM), emphasizing the critical importance of resilience in today’s interconnected world. Sri shares her insights on building robust […]
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