WEBINAR OVERVIEW
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) has become a critical focus area for organizations due to increasing dependence on external vendors and service providers. As businesses continue to outsource key processes, the associated risks around operations, data security, compliance, and business continuity have also grown significantly. Vendor audits play a vital role in ensuring that third parties adhere to defined controls, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. This webinar will provide insights into the structured approach for conducting effective vendor audits within a TPRM framework. It will also cover key stages of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, observation validation, and reporting. Participants will gain an understanding of common control gaps identified during vendor assessments and how to address them effectively.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is intended for professionals involved in managing, governing, or overseeing third-party vendors and risk functions, including:
- Risk Management and Compliance professionals
- Internal Audit teams
- Information Security / Cyber Security teams
- Vendor Management / Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) teams
- Procurement and Sourcing professionals
- IT Operations and Governance teams
- Business and Operations owners working with external service providers
- Senior management involved in vendor oversight and decision-making
Why should attendees join?
- Gain a clear understanding of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and its importance in today’s business environment
- Learn the structured approach to conducting effective vendor audits end-to-end
- Understand how to identify, assess, and manage key third-party risks
- Get insights into regulatory expectations and governance best practices
- Learn common audit findings and practical ways to prevent them
- Understand best practices across vendor onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding lifecycle
- Improve vendor compliance, control effectiveness, and accountability
Enhance overall risk visibility and strengthen business resilience
SPEAKER OVERVIEW
CA Poonam Khandwani
VP - IT Risk Advisory at Riskpro India