Upcoming Events

Apr 2024

Committee Meeting

Products Development Committee- Members Only

Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00pm ET

The Products Development Committee is responsible for the management and development of existing and new content as well as the functionality of solutions in the Shared Assessments’ Product Suite: SIG, SCA, and VRMMM solutions.

May 2024

Webinar

Charting the Course: Navigating AI Governance in the Era of Responsible Data Use

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

Charting the Course: Navigating AI Governance in the Era of Responsible Data Use Embarking on a responsible AI journey is a significant undertaking, and understanding the key drivers necessitating AI Governance is essential for initiating and crafting an effective governance plan. This webinar will illuminate the path to navigating the complex AI landscape by:

  • • Providing an overview of the global laws and frameworks regulating AI
  • • Discussing key trends and challenges associated with embracing responsible AI adoption
  • • A preview into best practices for evaluating third-party blindspots in the age of AI

Speakers:

Chris Johnson, Senior Advisor, Shared Assessments

Chris is a Senior Advisor to Shared Assessments where he focuses on healthcare, financial services, and emerging technologies. He has more than 25 years of experience helping clients effectively manage risk while exhibiting a passionate and dynamic leadership style. Prior to joining Shared Assessments, Chris led third party risk management and information technology initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, KPMG, and Marriott International.

Bex Evans, Senior Product Marketing Manager, AI Governance, OneTrust

Rebecca (Bex) Evans serves as Senior Product Marketing Manager for Responsible AI at OneTrust, the Trust Intelligence Platform, unlocking every company’s value and potential to thrive by doing what’s good for people and the planet. OneTrust connects privacy, GRC, ethics, and ESG teams, data, and processes, so all companies can collaborate seamlessly and put trust at the center of their operations and culture. In her role, Bex supports the OneTrust Privacy & Data Governance Cloud where she advises companies on how to transform privacy compliance into trusted and ethical data use. Bex earned a bachelor’s in economics with a minor in Theatre at SUNY Binghamton and holds CIPP/E, CIPPM, and Trauma Informed Yoga certifications.

Webinar

Building A TPRM Program

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

Building a strong third-party risk management program is essential for any organization that relies on vendors and suppliers. This webinar will guide you through the entire process, from establishing due diligence best practices to leveraging continuous monitoring strategies to assist your organization in strengthening business resiliency and preparing you to pivot. Learn how to build standards and methodologies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with your third parties. Empower your program to make informed decisions about your partnerships and safeguard your business.

Speakers:

Jennifer Hancock, Senior Advisor, Shared Assessments

Jennifer Hancock is a third-party risk management professional with more than 20 years of experience in third-party risk management. As owner of Hancock Consulting LLC, a consultancy she founded to provide specialized advisory services, Ms. Hancock has been able to help organizations develop effective third-party risk management strategies and improve their overall resilience. Her expertise has been sought after by a wide range of clients across industries, and she is dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes manage their third-party risks effectively. As a thought leader in the field of third-party risk management, Ms. Hancock has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events and conferences. She is both a Certified Third-Party Risk Professional and a Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA).

Linnea Solem, CEO, Solem Risk Partners

Linnea Solem is CEO and Founder of Solem Risk Partners, LLC a management consulting and advisory services company focused on Privacy Program Management, Third Party Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management. She is a management consulting executive and former Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President Risk/Compliance for a large diverse technology service provider. She has a cross-functional background with 30+ years of experience working in regulated industries. She has over two decades of experience working with Executive Management and Audit Committee/Board of Director expectations for data privacy, public company controls and service provider relationships.

Demo

May Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

Committee Meeting

Financial Services & Procurement/Sourcing Joint Committee Meeting – Open to Members/Non-Members

Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

The Financial Services Committee members collaborate and address challenges, risk trends, regulatory changes, technology solutions, and best practices related to the third-party lifecycle. Procurement and Sourcing Committee key areas of discussion include relationship building with the various departments interfacing with third-party risk management, contracting, central predictive forecasting, controls, and agile response processes that include cyber, financial, location, and other key indicators.

Committee Meeting

Insurance Committee Meeting – Open to Members/Non-Members

Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

This group provides participants an opportunity to discuss the expanding risk landscape, the complexity of Nth party relationships, the impact of climate change on complex supply chains, regulatory requirements for insurance firms, and the complexity of assessing risks surrounding their client product offering(s).

Education

CTPRP Course

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 10:00am–3:00pm ET

This course runs May 21-22, 2024. The CTPRP designation is a professional credential designed to validate knowledge, experience, and proficiency in the design, structure, and implementation of a comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program. The program also incorporates best practices for TPRM program metrics, management reporting and evaluating the operational performance of the program. 12 Shared Assessments CPEs can be earned for completing the course.

Speakers:

Elizabeth Dunsmoor, TPRM Principal, Shared Assessments

Elizabeth joined Shared Assessments in May 2023 as a TPRM SME after 15 years as a TPRM practitioner. She has experience designing holistic programs and delivering assessment work within the cybersecurity, financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Outside the office, Elizabeth takes full advantage of the beaches and outdoor activities enjoyed by so many Floridians.

Demo

Asia/Pacific: Validation Of Third-Party Controls: See It To Believe It (SCA)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm SST/GMT+8

Need to see it to believe it? Us too! The Standardized Control Assessment (SCA) Procedure Products from Shared Assessments is all about validating third-party controls. When scoped, the standardized set of assessment procedures (solutions, templates, checklists, guidelines) make an efficient way to assess service providers during onsite or virtual assessments or to audit your own systems. Join us for a walk through of the SCA and learn to:

  • Verify vendor compliance
  • Streamline control reviews
  • Maintain audit trail
  • (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Speakers:

    David Addison, VP International Sales, Shared Assessments

    Based in London, passionate about working with companies to help minimise third party risk. Considerable experience in global market expansion with leading technology and across a wide range of sectors. David has lived and worked in several countries and been known to do a few marathons and triathlons.

    Sean Wright, International Sales Manager, Shared Assessments

    Based in the UK, working with companies and individuals globally, Sean is part of the International Sales Team for Shared Assessments. A natural partnership and relationship builder, Sean has a strong background in Data Privacy, Business Development....and Rugby!

    Demo

    UK/Europe: Validation Of Third-Party Controls: See It To Believe It (SCA)

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am GMT

    Need to see it to believe it? Us too! The Standardized Control Assessment (SCA) Procedure Products from Shared Assessments is all about validating third-party controls. When scoped, the standardized set of assessment procedures (solutions, templates, checklists, guidelines) make an efficient way to assess service providers during onsite or virtual assessments or to audit your own systems. Join us for a walk through of the SCA and learn to:

  • Verify vendor compliance
  • Streamline control reviews
  • Maintain audit trail
  • (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered). (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Speakers:

    David Addison, VP International Sales, Shared Assessments

    Based in London, passionate about working with companies to help minimise third party risk. Considerable experience in global market expansion with leading technology and across a wide range of sectors. David has lived and worked in several countries and been known to do a few marathons and triathlons.

    Sean Wright, International Sales Manager, Shared Assessments

    Based in the UK, working with companies and individuals globally, Sean is part of the International Sales Team for Shared Assessments. A natural partnership and relationship builder, Sean has a strong background in Data Privacy, Business Development....and Rugby!

    Webinar

    Unveiling the Hidden Risks in Third-Party Risk Management

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    This webinar aims to illuminate the often-overlooked risks in third-party risk management (TPRM), highlighted by high-profile incidents like Log4j, SolarWinds, and the more recent XZ-Utils Backdoor.

    Speakers:

    Bob Maley, Chief Security Officer, Black Kite

    Bob Maley, Inventor, CISO, Author, Futurist, and OODA Loop fanatic, is currently the Chief Security Officer at Black Kite, a technology company that specializes in cybersecurity intelligence gathering and analysis. Before, he was the Global Head of Third Party Security at Paypal and the first Chief Information Security Officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    Committee Meeting

    Global TPRM Best Practices Committee Meeting – Open to Members/Non-Members

    Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am ET

    This committee examines the challenges organizations face in managing third-party risk and identifies existing and emerging best practices. Examples of previously examined topics include complex supply chains, fourth-party management, third-party contract development, risk rating, and assessment scoping.

    Committee Meeting

    Products Development Committee Meeting – Open to Members Only

    Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

    The Products Development Committee is responsible for the management and development of existing and new content as well as the functionality of solutions in the Shared Assessments’ Product Suite: SIG, SCA, and VRMMM solutions. (Products Committees have been consolidated into one group from previous years.)

    Jun 2024

    Demo

    June Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Education

    CTPRP Course

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 10:00am–3:00pm ET

    This course runs June 25-26, 2024. The CTPRP designation is a professional credential designed to validate knowledge, experience, and proficiency in the design, structure, and implementation of a comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program. The program also incorporates best practices for TPRM program metrics, management reporting and evaluating the operational performance of the program. 12 Shared Assessments CPEs can be earned for completing the course.

    Jul 2024

    Demo

    July Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Aug 2024

    Demo

    August Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Sep 2024

    Demo

    September Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Oct 2024

    Demo

    October Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Nov 2024

    Demo

    November Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).

    Dec 2024

    Demo

    December Live Demo: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Product Family

    Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET

    Incorporating industry standards, emerging risks, and regulations, our products are used by organizations worldwide for efficient and effective TPRM. From evaluating the maturity of an organization’s own risk management program to assessing vendors with the Standardized Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG), learn about how our products accelerate risk management processes. (Please note this session is intended for those seeking to learn more about Shared Assessments' offerings - no CPEs offered).