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Third-Party Risk Management
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Third-Party Risk Management
Expert Guide


A vendor security assessment involves evaluating the security measures and practices of third-party vendors to ensure they meet your organization’s security standards. It is important to conduct these assessments to identify potential risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with regulations. For more information, visit our vendor risk management page.

General thought leadership and news

6clicks included in 2026 IRM Navigator™ Vendor Compass for critical infrastructure, government, and defense buyers

6clicks included in 2026 IRM Navigator™ Vendor Compass for critical infrastructure, government, and defense buyers

Melbourne, Australia – April 10, 2026 - 6clicks, the full-stack GRC for regulated industries and government, today announced its inclusion in the...

SDAIA AI adoption framework

Saudi Arabia's AI governance framework: what it means for 2026

TL;DR Saudi Arabia has declared 2026 the Year of AI, with government AI adoption projected to generate $56 billion annually in productivity gains...

Oman's PDPL is now enforceable. With 5+ active data protection laws across the GCC, multi-framework compliance is no longer optional. Here's what to do.

Oman PDPL is live: Is your GRC ready for the GCC?

TL;DR Oman's PDPL became fully enforceable on 5 February 2026 — organisations must be compliant now Jordan's PDPL has been active since March 2025;...

Gartner cybersecurity trends 2026 Middle East

Gartner's top cybersecurity trends 2026: what Middle East CISOs must act on now

Gartner's top cybersecurity trends 2026: what Middle East CISOs must act on now Gartner's February 2026 cybersecurity trends report identifies three...

Supply chain cyber risk is the board's problem now. Learn why one-off vendor questionnaires are failing Middle East enterprises and what to do instead.

Third-party risk: why continuous monitoring is now essential

TL;DR Third-party breaches have tripled since 2021 and rose 49% year-on-year — one compromised vendor can reach hundreds of downstream networks....

UAE AI Act 2026: tiered risk compliance for regulated businesses

UAE AI Act 2026: Tiered risk compliance for regulated businesses

TL;DR The UAE AI Act 2026 (effective March 2026) introduces a four-tier, risk-based framework — all businesses deploying AI must self-assess within...