Third-Party Risk

Firms have been outsourcing systems, business processes, and data processing activities to third-party service providers (TSPs) for years, but they are only one category of relationships that introduce risk into the enterprise. Now, firms are more dependent than ever on the vast network of third-party relationships, from vendors and suppliers to digital marketing agencies and […]

In the US, cannabis is fully legal (medical and recreational) in 11 states and Washington, DC. For medical use, it is legal in 33 states. This is a flourishing industry, with one study conservatively estimating it will reach $30 billion by 2025. As dispensaries set up shop, they face many of the same risks as […]

This year’s NCSAM theme of “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” is a powerful call to action for ownership and accountability. However, many heeding this call won’t think about how it also extends to the vast and growing network of third-party relationships. Why? For most organizations, third parties complicate cybersecurity risk management.

The Forrester Tech Tide™: Governance, Risk, And Compliance Management, Q4 2019 report segments critical governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) technologies to aid risk and compliance pros as they seek to prioritize immediate needs and future investment in GRC management technology.

The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018 Earlier today, we published “The Forrester New Wave™: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings, Q4 2018” evaluation. We take a close look at the nine most important vendors in this rising market, reviewing their current capabilities, customer references, and strategic road maps. This includes vendor profiles, with our analysis and buyer […]