Third-Party & Vendor Risk
Articles from the SimpleRisk blog tagged Third-Party & Vendor Risk: governance, risk management, and compliance insights.
European Regulation Is an Ecosystem, Not a Checklist
Navigating Third-Party Risk with Robust Governance
From 16 Vendor RFIs to One Assessment
Tired of juggling 16 separate vendor RFIs every year? Discover how SimpleRisk transformed one client’s chaotic third-party assessments into a single, streamlined process.
Why 2025 Needs One Complete Risk Assessment
Your IT, supply chain, and operations teams may all see the same risks—but they don’t measure them the same way. That gap could be the biggest security vulnerability in your organization today.
Third-Party Risk Lessons from the Rock Face
Choosing the right third-party vendors is a lot like picking a reliable climbing partner—technical skills matter, but alignment in risk mindset is just as crucial. Learn how a harrowing descent from a multi-pitch climb revealed key lessons in risk management, trust, and the value of security certifications.
ISO 27001 Compliance in 18 Months
When a lost deal with the world’s largest healthcare company revealed a critical gap in SimpleRisk’s compliance posture, it set us on an 18-month journey to achieve ISO 27001 certification. From assessing our maturity and closing governance gaps to leveraging AI and tackling a rigorous third-party audit, we turned a challenge into an opportunity to enhance our operations and platform.
Using the CIS Critical Security Controls with SimpleRisk
We are frequently asked about using the CIS Critical Security Controls in SimpleRisk. In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.
8 Simple Ways to Effectively Launch Your GRC Program
Learn the 8 fundamentals we recommend to establish an effective Enterprise Risk Management process from the ground up, which will set the stage for a successful GRC program rollout.
The Right and Wrong Way to Assess Third-Party Risk
In this post, SimpleRisk's Founder and CEO walks us through the different approaches to assessing and managing third-party risks.
Responding to Inbound Risk Assessments with SimpleRisk
Learn how to use our Risk Assessment Extra to manage inbound assessments within SimpleRisk. Create a repeatable process without purchasing a separate tool.
Using the ISO 27001 Control Framework with SimpleRisk
ISO 27001 has become the most requested framework to use within SimpleRisk. In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.
The Benefits of a Common Control Framework for GRC
Struggling with managing compliance across multiple different control frameworks? Learn how a common control framework can help you to simplify your compliance, saving you time and money.
Governance 101: Back to Basics
Let’s go back to the basics and talk about what governance is and how you can use it to ensure that the information that reaches your executive team and other key stakeholders is complete, accurate and timely.
Compliance 101: Back to Basics
Let’s go back to the basics and break down what enterprise compliance is and how you can use it to ensure your organization is conforming with its stated requirements.
These CISOs GRC is Failing Them And I Know Why
Why SimpleRisk Doesn’t Require Professional Services
This blog details how our approach varies from that of our competitor’s and how we ensure customer success without including professional services in our pricing model.
Risk Management 101: Back to Basics
Let’s go back to the basics and break down what enterprise risk management is and how you can use it to mitigate the risks that threaten your organization.
Josh Sokol Featured on the 'Dialed In' Podcast
I joined Kyle Burt's "Dialed In" podcast to discuss cybersecurity topics like Bluekeep, career paths, and improving personal security. Missed it live? Watch the replay for an hour of insights and tips!
How to Perform Risk Assessments (with SimpleRisk)
Curious about how SimpleRisk simplifies internal and third-party risk assessments? Check out this quick 1-minute animated video showcasing our key capabilities in action!
Assessing Vendor Security Risks (with SimpleRisk)
Struggling to streamline vendor security assessments? Discover how the SimpleRisk Risk Assessment Extra transforms a complex process into a seamless experience, saving time while keeping your organization secure!
Pricing Integrity and Why We Won't Play the Pricing Games
At SimpleRisk, we believe in transparent pricing and cutting out the games vendors play with discounts. Our goal is to provide affordable, straightforward risk management solutions so you can focus on what matters—managing your risks, not negotiating prices.