Third-party risk management
Our cloud-based platform simplifies and automates third-party risk management, enhancing engagement with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
3 challenges
#1. Amount of manual work involved
One of the primary challenges in third-party risk management is the significant amount of manual work required to track progress, update action items, and communicate updates. This labor-intensive process can lead to inefficiencies, increased risk of errors, and delays in execution.
#2. Reviewing of assessments and evidence
The process of reviewing assessments and validating the evidence provided by third parties is both critical and challenging. It involves scrutinising the authenticity, relevance, and sufficiency of the documentation and data supplied, necessitating a robust framework to manage and evaluate this information effectively.
#3. Secure and collaborative supplier data entry
Facilitating a secure yet user-friendly system for suppliers to input their data for assessments poses a dual challenge. On one hand, it is essential to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data provided; on the other, the system must be accessible and efficient to encourage timely and accurate data entry by sometimes different internal teams of third parties.
Key benefits
- Align with best-practices
- Streamline processes
- Improve stakeholder engagement
- Standardise reporting
- Improve decision-making
3 common challenges
and our solutions
Our third-party risk management features
Register internal and external risks. Link risks to a specific third-party, internal control(s) and/or location within your organisation. Follow the ISO 31000 best-practice workflow containing of risk identification, assessment, treatment and monitoring. Use the interactive risk matrix to easily filter different risk disciplines and scores.
One integrated register for all your third parties. Register multiple contracts per third-party. Assign risk profiles to segment your landscape, taking into account multiple risk domains such as cybersecurity, sustainability and compliance. Connect with your procurement system to retrieve and enrich your supplier data.
One integrated register for all your internal & external compliance requirements Use it to manage compliance requirements for security, sustainability, privacy, legal, quality and many others. Define a specific scope & applicability per compliance requirement and link them to one or more assessment questionnaires. Monitor compliance in real-time.
Integrate the different third-party assessment efforts of all your risk and compliance disciplines. Combine questionnaires from different risk disciplines into one third-party assessment. Suppliers log in to a secure supplier portal in which they can collaborate and provide their evidence. Our AI-powered review module makes an initial analysis.
Our AI tool analyses SOC-2 attestation and ISO certificates, identifying the applicability and key areas that require attention. This AI-powered evidence analysis streamlines the review process, ensuring that critical insights are taken from complex compliance documents, and enhancing the accuracy of your third-party due diligence process. And not insignificantly: it reduces the time required to analyse these reports by more than 90%.
Continuously monitor your third-parties in 2 million news sources and receive instant alerts on negative news articles. Activate our out-of-the-box integrations with BitSight, SecurityScorecard, Ecovadis, Refinitif and many others to retrieve your third-parties' security, sustainability, financial or compliance risks ratings in one central overview.
Consolidate remediation actions across all internal teams and third-parties within a unified action plan repository. Assign ownership through our platform and Microsoft Teams. Set and adjust timelines for each action, with reminders to keep progress on track via our platform's virtual officer, e-mail and Teams. Visual indicators offer status updates, simplifying oversight.
Equipped with best-practice reporting templates, our platform incorporates AI to assist in generating comprehensive summaries of the entire assessment process. This advanced reporting capability ensures that you have a clear, actionable understanding of your third-party risk landscape, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic risk management. Our best practice reporting templates include visuals such as bar charts and spider diagrams and can be branded to reflect your corporate identity. Data can be exported to PDF and Excel based on your specific needs.
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FAQ
In the overview below, we have listed the most frequently asked questions and answers. Do you still have questions? Just reach out to one of our experts.
Does the TPRM module allow for customisation of email templates?
Absolutely. We understand the importance of consistent communication, so our module supports the customisation of email templates. This allows organisations to maintain their tone and style in all communications related to third-party risk management.
Can I effectively manage third-party risks with 3rdRisk without a dedicated team?
Yes. By using our third-party risk platform, you can already assess and monitor up to 100 third parties with only a few hours a week. In addition, you can also decide to outsource third-party risk management activities. For organisations that are inclined to outsource these tasks, we have established partnerships with renowned partners who are well-versed in leveraging our platform’s capabilities allowing them to deliver excellent quality at a competitive price.
Can 3rdRisk be integrated with existing systems and support custom domains?
Yes, our platform offers flexible integration with existing systems and supports custom domains, allowing for a cohesive and branded risk management experience. This feature enables organisations to maintain their brand identity while using our platform.
Can 3rdRisk provide case studies or examples of succesful implementations?
Yes, at 3rdRisk we have numerous customer success stories to share. On our website we have a dedicated section with a selection of customer success stories. Please reach out to us if you want to know more. We are eager to connect you directly with one of our esteemed clients, enabling you to gain insights and information from their firsthand experience.
Do I need training to operate the 3rdRisk platform?
No. No training or certification is required to operate the 3rdRisk platform. For organisations that choose to manage their third-party risk management program in-house, our platform acts as an intuitive platform, streamlining processes and making follow-up and monitoring straightforward. Its design ensures that teams can quickly familiarise themselves with its features, reducing the learning curve and allowing for immediate implementation.
Are industry standards like ISO and NIST available in 3rdRisk?
Absolutely. Our Content Hub includes a wide range of industry standards, including ISO frameworks and NIST standards. This provides you with ready access to authoritative compliance resources, streamlining your compliance management process.