Third-Party Risk Management Best Practices

Bridging the Third-Party Vulnerability Gap: Four...

Third-party risk management is at a tipping point when it comes to vendor assessments. Organizations..

The AI Advantage for TPRM: Turning...

As AI technology advances, security leaders in third-party risk management (TPRM) face a stress-inducing choice:..

Third-party risk: Re-thinking vendor assessments

Third parties can introduce substantial risk into global supply networks, but rigorous vendor risk assessments..

Revolutionizing Response to Emerging Third-Party Cybersecurity...

Introducing ProcessUnity’s New Threat and Vulnerability Response Platform to Quickly Identify Emerging Threats and Assess..

Best Practices for DORA Preparation

The enforcement deadline for the EU Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) is approaching fast—as of..

Key Provisions for DORA Preparation

The EU’s Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) will be enforceable starting January 27th 2025, and..

ProcessUnity DORA Enhances Operational Resilience

As the January 2025 DORA enforcement deadline approaches, regulated entities and their ICT suppliers face..

July 19, 2024 - The CrowdStrike...

Introducing Threat and Vulnerability Response for quick and efficient third-party risk management of emerging threats ..

How Organizations and Vendors Use a...

A third-party risk exchange is a transformative concept designed to make third-party risk management (TPRM)..

Implementing Advanced Third-Party Risk Management Workflows...

According to Gartner, 60% of organizations work with more than 1,000 third parties. With ecosystems..

Managing Third-Party AI Risk

Artificial Intelligence presents third-party risk management (TPRM) professionals with a serious challenge and a profound..

Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare: How to...

Healthcare organizations are common targets for cyber and ransomware attacks. Because organizations in this industry..

5 Red Flags by Third-Party Risk...

Third-party risk management (TPRM) teams have a challenging job: they must evaluate a large volume..

Deploying an AI-powered Third-Party Risk Management...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts third-party risk management (TPRM) practices, whether or not your TPRM team..

ProcessUnity is a Leader in the...

The results are in: ProcessUnity is a Leader in the 2024 Forrester Wave™ for Third-Party..

Quantify Financial Risk to Prioritize Third-Party...

When you quantify financial risk across your third-party ecosystem and prioritize the most critical remediation..

FDA Cybersecurity Regulations Add Medical Device...

As more medical devices are produced to function wirelessly and with network capabilities, the risk..

NIST CSF 2.0 Draft Emphasizes Cybersecurity...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) has helped organizations of..

Mature Your Cyber Program with a...

Risk-based cybersecurity risk management is the process of identifying, tracking and mitigating the risks to..

The Relationship Between Privacy vs Security...

30 years ago, privacy, security, and risk management were rarely used in the same sentence...

The Transformation of Cybersecurity from Cost...

3 Practices to Ensure Supply Chain...

Supply chain resilience, or the ability to withstand and manage disruptions to your supply chain..

Electric Utilities and the Domino Effect...

A few years ago, cyberattacks with physical effects, like Stuxnet, were relatively unheard of. In..

Transforming TPRM: The Power of Cyber...

Inside the Breach: Unraveling Iconic Data...

If you were to Google “cyber attacks on critical infrastructure,” you would get over 27..

How the SEC Cybersecurity Rule Impacts...

As of July of 2023, public companies are subject to new cybersecurity disclosure requirements from..

From Infiltration to Execution: Understanding the...

There is no silver bullet, although, believe it or not, there is a silver lining..

Unveiling the Power of a Risk...

If you feel overwhelmed by bespoke security questionnaires, you're in good company. Many understand the..

Controls-Based Versus Risk-Based Cybersecurity Programs

In the face of an escalating regulatory burden and increasingly common data breaches, many teams..

3 Key Takeaways from ICON plc’s...

ICON Plc recently received the award, “Best in Class Third Party Risk Management—Large Enterprise,” from..

Manage Cybersecurity Risk with the SCF...

The Secure Controls Framework (SCF) Risk Management Model can be a powerful tool for teams..

CyberGRX Ranked on the 2023 Inc....

It’s been said that good things happen in three’s, and that’s certainly true with the..

Use Software to Follow OCC 2023-17...

The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of..

21 Cybersecurity Training Resources

According to Statistica, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach a staggering $24..

The SEC Cybersecurity Rule and the...

When the government perceives those entrusted to its care are in danger, it takes action—..

What Role Does AI Play in...

Would you use AI to support your third-party risk decisions? We’ve recently witnessed AI morphing..

Cybersecurity Through the Years and How...

  “Security is a process, not a product.” - Bruce Schneier From the mainframes of..

3 Takeaways from Retail Cybersecurity Breaches

Retail businesses process large quantities of transactions and customer data, making them common targets for..

CyberGRX and ProcessUnity Combine to Form...

July 12, 2023 – CyberGRX and ProcessUnity announced today that the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)..

ADP Reaches CyberGRX Exchange Risk Assessment...

ADP has reached a significant assessment-sharing milestone, sharing its validated cyber risk assessment over 1,000..

Optimize Vendor Onboarding by Aligning with...

During the vendor onboarding process, both cybersecurity and procurement manage the amount of risk brought..

How ISO 27002 Prepares You for...

ISO 27002 is a powerful tool to demonstrate your information security commitments to customers, investors..

CyberGRX Enables Microsoft to Expedite Risk...

We are pleased to recognize Microsoft for expediting the sharing of risk assessments and merging..

MOVEit Breach Fallout | LastPass Regrets...

In this episode of GRXcerpts:  The MOVEit Breach Fallout Continues LastPass Reflections and Regrets Updates..

Align Your Organization with the NYDFS...

The NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) is a set of rules designed to enforce..

Malicious Chrome Web Extensions | Cyber...

In this episode of GRXcerpts:  Malicious extensions found on the Chrome Web Store Cyber insurers..

How Manufacturers are Transforming TPRM with...

Mitigate Shadow IT Risk Internally and...

Shadow IT, or technology that’s used without being documented or vetted by cybersecurity personnel, poses..

Navigating the Supply Chain Risk Landscape...

The supply chain risk landscape continuously changes, posing constant cyber risks and threats to manufacturers...

Manufacturing Under Attack: Unmasking the Risks...

According to the World Economic Forum, manufacturing is one of the most targeted sectors by..

Inside the Breach: Why & How...

One single vulnerability is all a hacker needs. In 2022, manufacturing firms suffered more than..

Standing Tall: The Role of Security...

A resilient security posture shouldn’t be taken for granted, especially with a constantly changing threat..

Align Your Cybersecurity Program with NIST...

Aligning your cybersecurity program with NIST 800-53 involves mapping your controls and policies to the..

3 Ways to Prepare Your Cybersecurity...

SOC 2 compliance can be a powerful tool for all aspects of your business—it can..

Google's New Top-Level Domains | Microsoft...

In this episode of GRXcerpts:  Google’s top-level domains open doors to new attack vectors Warnings..

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape of Energy...

Cyber threats pose a serious risk to energy systems globally, potentially bringing critical energy infrastructure..

Responsibly Defend Cybersecurity's Budget

Though the cybersecurity function is as crucial as ever, recession, inflation and widespread layoffs have..

The Risk Reporting Dilemma: Balancing Transparency...

No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, but even though it’s a..

3 Features to Look for in...

Choosing the right third-party risk management tool for your organization requires identifying the functionality that..

The State of Cyber Risk Management...

In the financial services industry, cyber risks and threats have become an inherent part of..

Rising Threats & Risk Management Challenges...

In 2023 the insurance and finance industries were the second-most targeted sector in terms of..

Inside the Breach: Understanding Patterns &...

Insurance and financial companies, with thousands of corporate and private clients, are lucrative targets for..

The Top Risk Management Challenges Facing...

Retail and hospitality organizations now find themselves in the cybersecurity line of fire. According to..

QR Code Scams | Q1 Cyber...

In this episode of GRXcerpts: Alarming new QR code scams Cyber attack stats for Q1..

Inside the Breach: Unmasking the Types...

Without question, technology has revolutionized how we do business today. But with great power comes..

How Financial Services are Leveraging Cyber...

How the Tech Industry is Leveraging...

How Retail Companies are Gaining Customer...

The State of Cyber Risk Management...

Risk represents the potential for damage when a threat source exploits a vulnerability. In the..

The State of Cyber Risk Management...

Risk is an ever-present threat, capable of inflicting substantial harm when vulnerabilities are exploited by..

Managing Cyber Risk in the Digital...

The increasing demand for technology solutions in an era of digital transformation presents both opportunities..

How to Choose Trust Service Criteria...

Selecting Trust Service Criteria (TSC) is a crucial step in achieving SOC 2 compliance: the..

CyberGRX Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on...

Inc. Magazine has recognized CyberGRX as a Top Workplace 2023, honoring 591 exceptional companies from..

Inside the Breach: Analyzing Iconic Data...

The US hospitality market was worth $4.1 trillion in 2022 and will see strong growth..

Why Ignoring TPRM is Increasing Your...

It seems that not a week goes by without a data breach or cyber attack..

3CX Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure |...

In this episode of GRXcerpts:  3CX hackers target critical infrastructure A warning to critical infrastructure..

Using Third-Party Risk Management Software for...

Third-party risk management (TPRM) is an umbrella term for the process of tracking and mitigating..

CyberGRX Announces Winners of the Inaugural...

April 26, 2023 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest global risk exchange,..

CyberGRX Named Winner In 11th Annual...

April 24, 2023: Cyber Defense Magazine announced today that CyberGRX won a 2023 Global InfoSec..

Nth Party Relationships and Supply Chain...

No person–or company–is an island.  In today’s interconnected, digital world, most, if not all, organizations..

A Control Metaframework Can Unify NIST,...

Cybersecurity teams often need to achieve compliance with multiple regulations, standards and frameworks. The sheer..

The Impact of the SEC Cyber...

In this special edition of GRXcerpts, we’re diving into the pending SEC cybersecurity regulation and..

Pushing Boundaries: Accelerating Risk Decisions With...

The alarming volume of cyber attacks that businesses and organizations face today emphasizes the need..

Prepare for DORA with a Cyber...

Cyber risk management is now a requirement for financial organizations in the EU and the..

3 Takeaways about Anti-Bribery and Corruption...

Anti-bribery and corruption programs grant businesses visibility into their internal practices and third-party networks to..

How Well Do You Know Your...

How well do you know your third parties? Are your records accurate and up-to-date? Modern..

CyberGRX Named Security Visionary in EMA...

April 4, 2023 - Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research..

QR Code and PDF Scams, ChatGPT...

In this episode of GRXcerpts, we’ll cover technologies you thought were relatively safe but might..

3 Due Diligence Obligations for the...

The German Supply Chain Act (LkSG), effective as of January 1, 2023, imposes new due..

Your TPRM Program Must Account for...

Global conditions, from civil unrest and political turmoil to questionable government practices, can affect operations..

Managing Cyber Risk Amidst a Growing...

As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses increasingly rely on third-party vendors to provide essential..

The Impact of SVB on Cybersecurity,...

In this episode of GRXcerpts: The Impact of SVB on Cybersecurity New TSA measures for..

Show Executives that Cybersecurity Drives Operational...

One strong approach to justifying your cybersecurity budget to executive leadership is to show how..

Add Data and Risk Intelligence to...

CyberGRX is proud to announce the launch of our ServiceNow VRM integration, designed to provide..

CyberGRX Integrates with ServiceNow to Streamline...

March 15, 2023 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest global risk exchange,..

CyberGRX Recognized for Innovation and Collaboration...

CyberGRX has been named the recipient of eight awards from the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards..

Third-Party Risk Management: the Key to...

  Scroll through social media, and you’ll come across many motivational tips and challenges about..

Maturing Your Program with a Cyber...

Many organizations spread their cybersecurity budget between a variety of technologies, services and vendors: they..

Discover Hidden Portfolio Vulnerabilities and Evolve...

Portfolio Risk Findings highlights the risk hidden inside your portfolio when analyzed through a specific..

New Rules Strengthen SEC Cybersecurity Oversight...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced a set of new..

Data Risk Management Challenges and Best...

Protecting your data against unauthorized access and cyberattacks is hard. And, cybersecurity teams often question..

CISO Stress Report, Dole Supply Chain...

In this episode of GRXcerpts: Are CISOs too Stressed? The Dole Supply Chain Disruption Ongoing..

New FSRA Guidance Emphasizes Operational Risk...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) recently released guidance for credit unions and..

4 Tips for Justifying a Bigger...

Economic uncertainty presents cybersecurity teams with new challenges: while each round of big tech layoffs..

Diversity in Cybersecurity: What It Means...

In 2020, a reckoning emerged in the wake of several high-profile racial incidents. As the..

Overcoming TPRM Shortages with Risk Prioritization

It is not uncommon for organizations to have hundreds of third-party relationships. And, a comprehensive..

3 Tips for Aligning Internal and...

While cybersecurity traditionally owns control assessments, they need help from procurement to get a true..

CyberGRX Launches Portfolio Risk Findings to...

February 22, 2023 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest global risk exchange,..

Clop Ransomware, New Credential-Stealing Malware, Prioritizing...

In this episode of GRXcerpts, get updates on: Clop Ransomware and GoAnywhere MFT Vulnerabilities New..

Are Third-Party Social Engineering Gaps Leaving...

Phishing is one of the top ploys used by cybercriminals to gain access to your..

How Healthcare Security Leaders Can Mitigate...

Healthcare organizations have faced serious challenges in recent years, and while the pandemic has been..

How to Be Proactive About Incident...

Let’s face it, the threat of cyber attacks is a constant concern. No matter what..

Cybersecurity News: Hive Ransomware Takedown, APT29...

In this episode of GRXcerpts: Hive Ransomware Takedown Russian-Linked APT29 Malware Breach Notifications Closing the..

New Year, More Complex Threat Landscape

Wouldn’t it be nice to start a new year and think to yourself, “THIS will..

Do Security Ratings Give a False...

Security ratings are a hot, yet controversial topic. They provide a quantifiable assessment of risk,..

Cybersecurity News: ChatGPT Concerns for Cybersecurity,...

As attacks on critical infrastructure have increased around the globe, the US Department of Energy..

Drive Action Through Third-Party Risk Insights

There are many third-party risk management options on the market, and while some can give..

CyberGRX Leverages MITRE Techniques to Uncover...

Denver, CO -- January 18, 2023 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest..

Properly Scoping Vendor Due Diligence Drives...

Properly Scoping Vendor Due Diligence Saves Both Time and Money One of the costliest mistakes..

Security Assessments 2.0: The Next Generation...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's a well-worn adage that..

Next-Level Strategies for an Efficient Third-Party...

How to Optimize Third-Party Due Diligence for Cybersecurity  According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach..

Don’t Treat Third-Party Risk Management as...

Beyond Basic Compliance: Achieving True Resilience Requires Third-Party Risk and Cybersecurity Alignment Between SOC audits,..

Reflections on Cybersecurity Events from 2022...

Hear from CyberGRX staff as they reflect back on the notable cybersecurity events from the..

How the Role and Priorities of...

The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing.  While 76% of CISOs..

How to Conduct Third-Party Due Diligence

Identifying and engaging with the right partners is essential to the success of most businesses...

Cybersecurity News: Cuban Ransomware, Healthcare Vendor...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity: Microsoft Warning for European Organizations Cuban Ransomware Attacks World Cup Phishing..

Inherent Risk & Residual Risk...What's the...

You’ve worked hard to develop, implement, and continually improve your cybersecurity program, recognizing your organization..

Ho Ho HACKED! Ransomware Awareness for...

‘Tis the season for ransomware awareness because, for hackers, ‘it’s the most wonderful time of..

Cybersecurity News: The Impact of our...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity: The 8th Google Zero Day Threat of 2022 An Aggressive Qakbot..

How Automated ESG Due Diligence Makes...

Over the past few years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations have become increasingly rigorous..

Keep the Cyber Grinch Out: Holiday...

The holidays are just around the corner– and so are the cyber grinches, waiting for..

Cybersecurity News: Mandates for Financial Services,...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity from the week: State of Industrial Cybersecurity New Regulations for Financial..

Cybersecurity News: Education Grants, Twitter Phishing...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity from the week: Cybersecurity Clinics Program Act Phishing Caution to Twitter..

Cybersecurity News: Twitter Phishing Cautions, Passwordless...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity from the week: Cybersecurity Clinics Program Act Phishing Caution to Twitter..

Security Assessments: Waste of Time or...

It’s the million-dollar question: is the juice from security assessments worth the squeeze?  We all..

What Classic Rock Teaches Us About...

It’s well documented that music generates an emotional response for most people. And there’s actual..

Creating a Culture of Security: Best...

We all know zero risk is impossible, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement,..

CyberGRX Ranked No. 220 Fastest-Growing Company...

Denver, Co. -- November 16, 2022 -- CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest..

New Artificial Intelligence Regulations Will Require...

The frontier is closing on artificial intelligence: Where AI once represented the “Wild West” of..

Cybersecurity News: Cyber Insurance, Media Supply...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity from the week: Cyber insurance rates stabilizing and decelerating in 2023..

Cybersecurity News: Ransomware Summit, SEC Regulations...

Trending headlines in cybersecurity from the week:  The second annual global Ransomware Summit Changes to..

Diaxin Ransomware, Windows Zero-Day Threat, 6G...

In this episode of GRXcerpts, we keep you updated on interesting and trending headlines in..

CyberGRX Spotlighted in TAG Cyber Analysis...

Denver – October 18, 2022 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest global..

Budgeting for Your TPRM Program

With two consecutive drops in real GDP in 2022, 1.6% and 0.9% for the first..

Deepfakes, Zoom High-Priority Patch, Authentication Updates

Welcome to GRXcerpts, highlighting interesting and trending headlines in cybersecurity. Stay informed in less than..

Security Shift: From Cyber Threat Intelligence...

The traditional approach to cybersecurity is broken. Data tells the tale: Despite the development and..

Checklist: TPRM Budget Preparation

Download Now Considerations to assist in preparing for your annual third-party risk management (TPRM) budget..

Cyber Risk Intelligence in a Digitally...

What Cyber Risk Isn’t Third-Party Risk?

We thought 2021 was a record-breaking year for cyberattacks. And it was. Compared to 2020,..

CyberGRX Named Winner in ‘Threat Intelligence...

DENVER - Oct. 6, 2022 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest global..

Trust: A Hidden (Yet Valuable) Benefit...

Trust is one of the most powerful currencies in business, but it’s hard to earn..

ProcessUnity Customer Summit: Experts Advocate for...

At the 2022 ProcessUnity Customer Summit, experts from a variety of industries and organizations convened..

10 Ways to Make your TPCRM...

It seems that not a week goes by without a data breach or some other..

CyberGRX Recognized with Frost & Sullivan’s...

Denver, CO -- September 27, 2022 – CyberGRX, provider of the world’s first and largest..

The 4 Essential Pillars of a...

Toyota’s factories, which pump out over 10 million vehicles every year, screeched to a halt..

If Total Risk Elimination is Impossible,...

Zero isn't possible.  No matter how much money you spend on cybersecurity, how many people..

Exclusive Report: Forrester Study

Infographic: The Dark Side of Digital...

According to Tech Pro Research, 70% of organizations either have or are working on a..

Evolving TPCRM with a Data-Driven Approach

Likely no one in our industry will dispute the traditional approach to third-party cyber risk..

5 Tips for CISOs About the...

To quote Bob Dylan, "the times, they are a-changin'."  A decade ago, all eyes were..

Evaluating Security Risk When Onboarding New...

In today’s tightly interwoven supply chains and highly competitive markets, organizations must continuously evaluate and..

Accelerating Machine Learning Pipelines with AWS...

"Work it harder, make it better. Do it faster, makes us stronger. More than ever,..

How Risk Managers Are Reducing Enterprise...

“Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.”  These words of wisdom from..

Third-Party Risk Assessments: Are They Effective...

It’s the million dollar question every cybersecurity practitioner has in the back of their minds…do..

The Human Impact of a Cyber...

News flash! Headlines about cyber attacks don’t tell the whole story.  The world is in..

Which Cybersecurity Certification Does Your Business...

More customer wins. Better organizational security. Efficient compliance management. These are just a few of..

Why You Need Continuous Monitoring of...

Working with a third-party vendor is a lot like inviting someone into your home during..

Vendor Due Diligence: Best Practices for...

3 Business Benefits of a Cybersecurity...

Cyber risk is a top concern for businesses today thanks to the ubiquity of the..

How Does Third-Party Risk Fit Into...

In today’s digital economy, it’s rare to find an enterprise or corporation that manages every..

RSA Conference 2022: Transformation, TPCRM, and...

What. An. Event!  Imagine…26,000 cybersecurity professionals learning and networking IRL for the first time since..

GRC 20/20 Quantifies Return on Investment...

Independent research examines the measurable benefits of ProcessUnity VRM Imagine what business results you could..

Zero Trust as a Third-Party Risk...

According to a Microsoft survey, more than 40% of workers are considering quitting their jobs..

CyberGRX Use Case Guide

CyberGRX is the Cyber Risk Intelligence industry leader. Within the CyberGRX Exchange, we have an..

CyberGRX Named Winner In 10th Annual...

CyberGRX recognized as Hot Company in the Third-Party Cyber Risk Management (TPCRM) category for its..

CyberGRX and Google Cloud Collaborate to...

Google Cloud to satisfy risk and procurement needs across wide customer base and deliver a..

How a Data-Driven Approach to TPCRM...

When it comes to TPRCM (Third-Party Cyber Risk Management), the scope of potential threats outside..

How an Exchange Supports an Effective...

According to a recent report by Deloitte, organizations spend 10.9% of their IT budgets on..

Building a TPCRM Program: Where to...

Today's organizations have become increasingly reliant on third-party vendors to help them grow and sustain..

How Common Are Third-Party Security Breaches?

  In terms of operational agility and cybersecurity, third-party service providers can be a double-edged..

Cyberattacks and Breaches can Severely Damage...

Cybercriminals want your data and they don’t care about the fallout for your organization. The..

CyberGRX recognized by EMA as a...

We are proud to announce that CyberGRX has been named as one of the top..

3 Questions Healthcare Organizations Should Consider...

Did you know that 33% of third-party data breaches in 2021 targeted healthcare organizations? In..

Mapping Assessments Across Standard Frameworks More...

Maintaining a standard security framework has become increasingly crucial for businesses in today's digital age...

ProcessUnity is a Leader in the...

The results are in: ProcessUnity is a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Third-Party Risk Management..

Can You Apply Zero-Trust to Your...

The federal government shifted to a zero-trust strategy in 2022 to bolster its cybersecurity posture; private..

CyberGRX Redefines Third Party Cyber Risk...

Company experiences three-digit customer and revenue growth in Q1 alone; brings first-of-its-kind features to market..

Webinar: Cyber Risk Intelligence and the...

Register & attend this session as we explore: Third-party cyber risk management vs self-assessments Cyber..

The ONE Thing All Modern Third-Party...

At CyberGRX, we’re fortunate to engage with the brightest minds in the third-party cyber risk..

Managing the Security Risks in Third-Party...

While the average cost of a data breach, $3.86 million, is alarming, another statistic also..

Why Third-Party Risk Management Saves Businesses...

Small to midsize companies are increasingly feeling financial pressure on their operations. According to Harvard..

How Remote Work Has Changed On-Site...

The pandemic caused a shift in how we think about the modern workplace. Pew Research found that..

Are Your Suppliers Putting You at...

Global events, such as the Ukraine-Russia conflict, are driving increased risk levels in nearly every..

Recorded Future Third-Party Threat Intelligence Insights

Having a single pane view of proven and contextualized datasets helps alleviate resource constraints, allowing..

CyberGRX Product Guide

CyberGRX brings a revolutionary approach to third-party cyber risk management. Using sophisticated data analytics, real-world..

3 Third-Party Risk Lessons from the...

Proactively mitigate third-party risks with vendor engagement and issue response strategies  Lapsus$, a criminal hacking..

The 6 Most Common Third-Party Security...

Businesses today are increasingly reliant on third-party vendors to help them run their operations. These..

Protecting Your Network From the Increased...

By the start of 2022, about 30% of all employees in the U.S. were working..

Why You Need Total Transparency with...

Cybercriminals know only too well how lucrative targeting third parties can be. They have honed..

Social Engineering: How to Not Be...

Remember the time you received a phone call from a disgruntled customer or employee that..

Leveraging Predictive Risk Profiles for Greater...

With cyber-attacks escalating daily and a constant flow of headlines about ransomware demands bringing supply..

TPCRM For Dummies Cheat Sheet: 9...

Understanding Your Cybersecurity Risks During the...

Cybersecurity experts warn that conflict in Ukraine presents ‘perhaps the most acute cyber risk U.S...

Risk Monitoring and Alerting Rules Overview

War in Ukraine: Monitoring Resiliency in...

As the world turns its attention towards the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, companies..

5 Areas to Mitigate Risk in...

If you work within a Vendor Risk Management (VRM) team, you know that third-party risk..

Beyond Risk Management: How Cyber Risk...

Definitions of the word intelligence include a collection of information of military or political value..

Are You Ready for the PRA's...

The clock's ticking.  If you're a financial services institution regulated by the Prudential Regulatory Authority,..

Third-Party Cyber Risk Management For Dummies

Why Retailers Need Cyber Risk Intelligence...

The retail industry is one of the biggest contributors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)..

BitSight: Ransomware Remains a Dominant Threat...

How to Improve Your Vendor Due...

You can't do business without your vendors. They support critical elements of your organization, from..

Building Your Intelligent Risk Portfolio

Companies increasingly rely on third parties to do business. With this, comes an increased vulnerability..

3 Reasons to Align Cybersecurity and...

In the face of increasingly common and costly data breaches, your organization needs to know how..

Log4j: How Organizations Address Cybersecurity with...

The discovery of the Log4j vulnerability is the latest incident to send organizations into panic about..

Threat Profile: Log4j Explained

Log4j Vulnerability: A Lesson in Third...

A vulnerability was recently detected in Log4j, an open-source logging framework web developers use to..

Log4Shell and Threat Profiles

The Log4Shell attack has shown, once again, how important it is to know the cybersecurity postures..

Log4Shell and Third-Party Vendors: How Will...

With the whole world losing their marbles over the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability (and rightfully so),..

The Difference Between Third-Party Cyber Risk...

Major security incidents have shed light on the cyber risks associated with third-party suppliers and..

How To Create a Results-Driven Supplier...

Seventy percent of organizations have under-invested in their supplier risk assessments. This fact is startling given the growing reliance organizations have on..

2021 and Beyond: Financial Viability Trends...

Experts from ProcessUnity and RapidRatings recently got together to discuss why world-class third-party risk management programs are leveraging financial health ratings for onboarding, due..

5 Easy Ways to Increase Your...

We want all members of our exchange to leverage their completed CyberGRX assessment as their..

How Predictive Analytics Will Keep You...

The GDPR Threat With the Information Commissioner's Office's (ICO) ever increasingly active enforcement of the..

4 Reasons to Manage Cybersecurity Controls...

The modern cybersecurity program faces more challenges today than ever before. New worldwide directives and increased cyberattacks put pressure..

Predictive Risk Profiles FAQ

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Predictive Risk Profiles Data Sheet

Predictive Risk Profiles from CyberGRX revolutionize the approach to third-party cyber risk management. By applying..

5 Tips to Improve Your Vendor...

Vendor due diligence is essential to any third-party risk management program. However, no two due diligence processes are..

How Dynamic Scoping Can Improve Your...

Vendor risk assessments help third-party risk management (TPRM) teams understand the risk their third parties,..

Third-Party Vendor Risk Management Challenges for...

Today’s financial institutions face an incredible challenge when it comes to managing their third-party vendor..

Build a Better Vendor Due Diligence...

Take a deep dive into vendor due diligence with ProcessUnity’s in-house due diligence specialist, James Goncalves. This interview..

3 Steps to Better Vendor Risk...

Creating and distributing vendor risk assessments is a key part of any third-party risk management program.  As organizations utilize third-party services to..

Expert Interview: Continuous Monitoring of Third-Party...

ProcessUnity discusses best practices for continuous monitoring of third-party vendor risk with BitSight, a leading..

Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk

Each day organizations face new threats that jeopardize their critical networks. Standard cybersecurity practices help mitigate the..

Why Organizations Automate Vendor Risk Assessments

It’s a fact increasingly validated with each third-party data breach: when an organization brings on..

ISACA Summit Replay: Cybersecurity is an...

Throughout your company, people are managing silos of cyber risk to your business. You need..

CyberGRX vs. Competitors: A Comparison Chart

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According to a recent BlueVoyant, Opinion Matters global study of 1,500 CISOs, CIOs, and CPOs, 29 percent say they have..

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The State of Third-Party Risk Management

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Plan Providers: Use Offer Management to...

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Welcome to the ProcessUnity Blog

On behalf of the ProcessUnity team, I am excited to welcome you to the new..