A practical guide to managing vendor risks in enterprise environments, based on my real-world experience in healthcare technology.
This repository serves as a knowledge base for third-party risk management practices, highlighting methodologies and frameworks I've encountered and implemented. Whether you're a risk analyst, security professional, or just curious about how organizations manage vendor risks, you'll find practical insights here.
- Risk Assessment Framework - How organizations structure and execute vendor assessments
- Assessment Methodology & Tools - Common questionnaire approaches and automation strategies
- Security Controls - Remote access, standards, and control frameworks
- Risk Decisions - Making defensible accept/reject decisions
- Final Thoughts - Reflections on the journey and the future of TPRM
Each section includes:
- Core Concepts - Industry standard approaches
- Practical Examples - Hypothetical scenarios based on real patterns
- Key Takeaways - What a Risk Analyst should know
Good TPRM isn't about saying "no" to everything; it's about enabling business objectives while managing risk intelligently. This repository reflects that balance.
Built from experience assessing hundreds of vendors across various healthcare environments.