This Committee examines existing and emerging “best practices” to help address the challenges organizations face in managing third-party risk. Committee meetings typically include a “Shop Talk” with guest speakers, panelists, or open discussion on topics prioritized by the Committee participants through surveys and polling questions. Examples of previously examined topics include third-party contract development, inherent risk ratings, scoping assessments, maximizing continuous monitoring systems, identifying and managing fourth parties, integrating artificial intelligence into risk management, resourcing models, and articulating a program’s business value.

The output of this Committee includes industry briefing and white papers, practitioner guidelines and work aids, industry call-to-action pieces, and blogs intended to enhance third-party risk management practices. This group coordinates with other Shared Assessments Committees when appropriate.

Schedulers for this committee have been issued to committee members. If you are not part of this committee, please register your interest using the link below.

Join Shared Assessments and Supply Wisdom at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace in London on 2 June for an evening of collaboration and idea sharing with third-party risk professionals from across EMEA. The evening features the launch of the EMEA Best Practices initiative, a panel discussion on today’s most pressing risk challenges — from supply chain disruption to data-driven decision making — and networking drinks to close. This is a complimentary event with limited spaces. Register today to secure your spot.

The Foundations Committee focuses on the fundamentals of third-party risk for those in the early stages of their careers, who have recently become practitioners, or who are considering a new career path in third-party risk.

This committee provides a platform for networking, experience sharing, and practical skill building. Members will delve into essential components needed for a strong TPRM program, collaborate to tackle challenges, and gain confidence in using products and solutions to more effectively identify and manage third-party risks.

Enhanced Learning and Skill Development: By sharing real-world practices and activities, Foundations Committee members will gain practical insights and hands-on experience, which can significantly improve their understanding and skills in practicing third-party risk management activities throughout the lifecycle.

- Prepare for success in the CTPRP and CTPRA course/exam.
- Prepare participants to engage more actively in other committees.
- Gain an understanding of how Shared Assessments products and content can assist in executing your TPRM activities.

Schedulers for this committee have been issued to committee members. If you are not part of this committee, please register your interest using the link below.

TBA

This online course runs June 10-11, 2026. The Certified Third Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA) designation is a professional credential that validates expertise, decision making and proficiency in third-party risk and controls evaluation. The program includes the processes for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating third-party risk within an organization’s TPRM program. 12 CPEs can be earned for completing the course.

Improve your readiness for the Shared Assessments CTPRP exam by attending the CTPRP Open House, which will be led by Elizabeth Dunsmoor, TPRM Principal, Shared Assessments. This event will provide you with the chance to ask any questions related to the CTPRP course content as you prepare for the exam. This session will also include general exam readiness tips.

Join us for an in-depth look at the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG) and its evolution into the web based SIG EV platform. This session will focus exclusively on the SIG Excel and SIG EV, demonstrating how organizations can modernize their third-party risk management approach.

The team will walk through how the SIG Evolution (SIG EV) serves as a SaaS-based upgrade to the traditional SIG Excel, offering a more intuitive interface, secure information sharing, live dashboards, built-in file validation, and role-based access. You’ll also gain clarity on when to leverage each version—whether you’re a vendor responding to assessments or an outsourcer managing third-party risk. This session is ideal for those exploring Third-Party Risk Management tools and looking to streamline their assessment processes using industry-standard frameworks.

(Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

TBA

Effective board-level reporting on third-party risk doesn't happen by accident—it requires coordination across the organization, from the analysts pulling data to the executives framing the narrative. Rising incidents and emerging risks like AI and geopolitical disruption are driving boards to demand greater visibility into how risk is being identified, measured, and managed. We'll examine what boards need to see and why, explore best practices for making metrics meaningful rather than merely voluminous, and share candid lessons learned —including common pitfalls and what not to do. Whether you're early in your TPRM journey or refining a mature program, you'll leave with practical takeaways for strengthening the quality, clarity, and credibility of your board reporting.