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...

NIST vs. ISO: Key Differences and Choosing the Right Framework Cybersecurity frameworks are the foundation of effective risk management. They help organizations protect sensitive data, maintain compliance, and build trust with stakeholders. Two of the most widely recognized are NIST...

Essential Guide to Third-Party Due Diligence Modern organizations operate through a complex web of vendors, suppliers, contractors, and service providers. These partnerships enable innovation, efficiency, and growth, but they also expose companies to new layers of risk that can affect...

On June 25th, Shared Assessments hosted another in a series of “All Committee” meetings designed to bring together members from a diverse set of TPRM interest groups to engage on a single topic. The June meeting’s focus was “From Insight...

The Shared Assessments Standardized Information Gathering (SIG) Questionnaire has long been the industry’s most trusted third-party risk assessment tool—used by thousands of organizations globally to assess vendor controls efficiently and consistently. With the upcoming September 19, 2025 release, the SIG...

For companies that are building a TPRM (third-party risk management) program from scratch—as well as any hoping to improve the programs they already have—there are a lot of important puzzle pieces to put into place. Our first Foundations Committee meeting...

GDPR Compliance Checklist: 10 Steps to Protect Personal Data & Stay Compliant  The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most significant data privacy laws in the world, affecting businesses that collect and process personal data. Whether you’re...

In this blog, Jennifer Hancock, Senior Vice President of Professional Development & Education at Shared Assessments, recalls pivotal moments that have shaped her approach to risk management and invites early-career risk professionals to join the new Shared Assessments Foundations Committee,...

Day 2 of the 2025 Shared Assessments Summit built on the momentum of a powerful opening day, moving from bold ideas to practical strategies that are reshaping third-party risk management (TPRM) in real time. Through thought-provoking keynotes, expert-led breakouts, and...

The first day of the 2025 Shared Assessments Summit launched with the energy and vision befitting its milestone 20th anniversary. Themed “To Boldly Go,” this year’s Summit challenges risk leaders to break from tradition and take proactive steps into the...

The 18th annual Shared Assessments Third Party Risk Summit returns to Fort Lauderdale on March 26-27, 2025, embracing this year's forward-looking theme: "To Boldly Go." As organizations navigate the evolving complexities of third party risk management (TPRM), the Summit provides...

Understanding The Role Of Third-Party Vendors In Business Operations Imagine a world where your business depends on numerous external partners, each essential to your success yet also bringing potential risks into play. Third-party vendors are exactly that —external companies providing...