The Supplier Risk Assessment Process: A Step-by-Step Framework
“Supplier risk assessment process” sounds like the kind of phrase you read in a whitepaper while reaching for a third cup of coffee. That said, it shouldn’t be boring, because…
Vendor Risk
Risk Lives in the Details
The vendor data you haven't checked is the risk you haven't caught.
Why Supplier Lifecycle Management Is the New Frontline of Cybersecurity
Welcome to the new frontier of cybersecurity: supplier lifecycle management.
Supplier Risk Assessment Starts at Onboarding
Let’s start with a hard truth: most supplier risk horror stories don’t happen years into a relationship. They happen on day one. You onboard a supplier, you think you’ve got…
The Case for Automating Third-Party Risk Management: Costs, Risks, and ROI
Few modern businesses could exist without third-party vendors. From contractors and consultants to tech providers and facilities partners, organizations rely on a vast and growing network of outside entities to…
The Ultimate Guide to Vendor Risk Management Solutions in 2025
In 2025, vendor risk management (VRM) is no longer a back-office checkbox. It’s mission-critical. Why? Because the risks tied to third-party vendors—fraud, compliance failures, and reputational fallout—are more complex and…
Building a Fraud-Resilient Vendor Risk Management Program: From Culture to Conversation
Vendor fraud is no longer a niche problem—it’s a boardroom issue. In an era of AI-powered impersonation scams, email-based vendor fraud, and business email compromise (BEC), every organization needs a…
Six Vendor Management Best Practices for Strategic Value Creation
As we are well into the 21st century, it should come as no surprise that following vendor management best practices means evolving beyond administrative duties to encompass more strategic, analytical…
Your Account Validation is Flawed. Here’s Why.
Let’s talk about a quiet troublemaker in your vendor onboarding process: account validation.
What is Bank Account Verification and Why Should I Care?
Picture this: You’ve just approved a $150,000 payment to what you thought was a long-time vendor. You sip your coffee, breathe a sigh of relief, and go on with your…
Why Vendor Risk Management for Government Agencies is Critical in 2025
Government agencies are more dependent than ever on third-party vendors. Whether it’s IT infrastructure, public works, or defense contracts, vendors play a critical role in keeping government operations running. But…