Every vendor that touches your data is part of your risk surface. Here's how to manage it.
Why TPRM matters
Most breaches involve a third party somewhere. Third-party risk management (TPRM) is how you assess and monitor the security risk your vendors introduce — and it's a control auditors always check.
The core steps
- Inventory your vendors. Know who you use, what data they touch, and how critical they are.
- Assess their security. Send and score security reviews or questionnaires before you rely on them.
- Contract carefully. Sign DPAs and BAAs where needed, and track them.
- Monitor continuously. Re-review on a schedule and get alerts before contracts lapse.
Keep it in your boundaryVendor risk data is sensitive too. With a self-hosted platform, your TPRM program — inventory, reviews and contracts — stays inside your boundary. See TPRM with Vallorix.
General guidance to help you build a TPRM program. Tailor it to your risk and regulatory context.