Third-party risk is the fastest-growing attack surface in enterprise security. Your vendors' security posture is now your security posture.
The 2025 Landscape
Supply chain attacks are up 300%. Regulatory pressure (SEC, DORA, NIS2) is accelerating. Traditional questionnaire-based TPRM is too slow, too manual, and too easily gamed.
The AI + Zero Trust Solution
Zero Trust principles applied to third parties: continuous verification, least-privilege access, and assume-breach mentality. AI enables this at scale through:
Real-time risk scoring that updates as threat intelligence changes. Behavioral analytics that detect anomalies in vendor access patterns. Automated policy enforcement that responds faster than human review.
Strategic Implications
Companies that figure out AI-enhanced TPRM will have competitive advantages in regulated industries. They'll pass audits faster, onboard vendors faster, and respond to incidents faster.