Third Party Risk Association - TPRA
Furthering the profession of third party risk through knowledge sharing and networking.
The Third Party Risk Association was created out of a necessity to build a community of like-minded third party risk professionals to allow for the sharing of best practices, exchanging of ideas, and influencing of an industry. This organization is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit.
Activities in support of this purpose include, but are not limited to:
- Promoting the value that third party risk prof
06/02/2025
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05/28/2025
Check out TPRA's Third Party Risk Management Certificate Program!
With a diverse selection of courses covering critical topics, this program provides comprehensive training designed to enhance knowledge and expertise in TPRM best practices. TPRA offers a variety of courses, in collaboration with our trusted partners, for tailored and flexible learning opportunities.
❗ Open to All TPRM Professionals
💲 Choose from both Free and Paid courses
🕒 Courses range from 1 - 4 hours
💻 On-demand or Live via Zoom
🎗️ Receive a certificate of completion & CPE credits
Learn more and sign up for these insightful courses here: https://www.tprassociation.org/certificate-program
05/27/2025
Find the right TPRM Solutions with TPRA's RFP Portal!
Looking for the perfect tool to strengthen your third party risk management (TPRM) program? The TPRA RFP Portal connects you directly with our Vendor Members and innovative start-ups, streamlining your search for solutions that meet your unique needs.
By submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP), TPRA Practitioner Members gain access to a wide network of TPRM service providers ready to offer expertise, tailored resources, and compliance support to address evolving risk challenges. This is your strategic pathway to building a resilient and effective TPRM program.
Take control of your TPRM needs—submit an RFP today and find the right fit for your organization.
🔗 https://www.tprassociation.org/rfp-portal/150d96c3-9539-488a-9f0b-42ce07519195
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05/22/2025
Check out our latest blog post, "Nth party risk: What it is and how to address it," written by Hilary Jewhurst for the TPRA Blog!
✒️ "Third party risk management (TPRM) is a comprehensive process that involves identifying, assessing, managing, and continuously monitoring the risks faced by your organization and its customers due to business relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers. In the past few years, TPRM has evolved beyond just managing direct relationships with your third parties; it now also includes identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to fourth-party or Nth-party relationships—essentially, the vendors of your vendors and beyond."
Read More: https://www.tprassociation.org/post/nth-party-risk-what-it-is-and-how-to-address-it
05/20/2025
Shape the future of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) with TPRA's Innovation Request Program!
Are you facing unique challenges in managing your TPRM tools? Have you been inspired by new ideas that could address industry-wide gaps? The TPRA Innovation Request Program is your chance to share those challenges and visionary concepts with us—and potentially see them become reality!
By completing the Innovation Request Form, TPRA Practitioner Members can highlight unmet needs and pitch ideas that could spark revolutionary advancements in TPRM tools and practices. Our collaborative network of start-ups is eager for your insights and ready to turn your ideas into solutions that will define the next wave of TPRM.
Take this opportunity to drive real change in TPRM by sharing your voice, your ideas, and your needs.
🔗 https://www.tprassociation.org/innovation-request
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05/19/2025
Our latest TPRA Quarterly Newsletter is now available, exclusively for TPRA members!
🔎 Here’s a look at what’s inside:
🔹 A letter from our CEO
🔹 Must-attend upcoming TPRM events
🔹 Blogs and insights on this quarter’s key topics
🔹 Member & vendor spotlights
🔹 Timely and relevant TPRM updates
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🔗 https://www.tprassociation.org/newsletter
Not a member yet? Standard Membership is FREE. Join today to get full access!
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05/19/2025
Be a voice for innovation in TPRM with TPRA's Start-Up Advisory Council!
Join a select group of TPRM practitioner and make a direct impact on the future of TPRM solutions. Through the Start-Up Advisory Council, TPRA Practitioner Members have the opportunity to participate in 1:1 meetings with start-up organizations, providing critical feedback on emerging tools and services.
This council allows you to play an influential role in shaping the development of innovative solutions while potentially becoming a beta tester for select start-ups—giving you access to new tools and services at reduced or free rates.
Ready to help drive meaningful change in TPRM? Submit your application today for the chance to join this exclusive exchange of insights and ideas.
🔗 https://www.tprassociation.org/start-up-advisory
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05/16/2025
Check out our latest blog post, "TPRM Controls: It’s Not Just About the Third Party," written by Marc Weinberg for the TPRA blog!
✒️ "In the modern business landscape, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) has become a focal point for organizations aiming to safeguard their operations. While much attention is given to assessing and managing the risks associated with third-party vendors using questionnaires, Boards of Directors are asking CISOs what the business is doing to protect the organization from third parties."
Read More: https://www.tprassociation.org/post/tprm-controls-it%E2%80%99s-not-just-about-the-third-party
05/14/2025
All TPRM professionals are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 20th from 1 - 2 PM CT for our monthly Women In TPRM meeting! This meeting will feature the opportunity to hear from Hilary Jewhurst about her "Journey to TPRM" as well as exciting program updates!
This group is open to ANYONE, regardless of TPRA membership or gender identity. Register using the link below ⬇️
https://www.tprassociation.org/open-meetings/women-in-tprm-meeting/461d3ad1-a14c-4d5a-94a9-e076b45186a6
05/13/2025
Register for our upcoming "TPRM Tool Demo Day" for an inside look at Black Kite! Black Kite gives companies a comprehensive, real-time view into cyber ecosystem risk so they can make informed risk decisions and improve business resilience while continuously monitoring more vendors, partners, and suppliers in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
🕘 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM CT
📍 Zoom
🔗 Learn More: https://www.tprassociation.org/demo-days/ec078e0b-77f5-43de-8ca5-0cc9d7b90188
TPRA's quarterly "Demo Days" are an exclusive opportunity for TPRM practitioners to explore innovative solutions from leading TPRM Service Providers. During these interactive sessions, vendors will deliver 25-minute product demos, showcasing their tools, technologies, and services designed to address the complex challenges of third party risk management programs.
Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JWc3_NrNRme4YIo2JP2yFQ #/registration
05/12/2025
Register for our upcoming "TPRM Tool Demo Day" for an inside look at Vanta!
Vanta is the leading trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes. Vanta's Trust Management Platform takes the manual work out of your security and compliance process and replaces it with continuous automation—whether you’re pursuing your first framework or managing a complex program.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
🕘 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM CT
📍 Zoom
🔗 Learn More: https://www.tprassociation.org/demo-days/03f53238-9922-456f-b298-2058c64a2557
TPRA's quarterly "Demo Days" are an exclusive opportunity for TPRM practitioners to explore innovative solutions from leading TPRM Service Providers. During these interactive sessions, vendors will deliver 25-minute product demos, showcasing their tools, technologies, and services designed to address the complex challenges of third party risk management programs.
Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JWc3_NrNRme4YIo2JP2yFQ #/registration
05/12/2025
TPRA members are invited to join us Thursday, May 15th at 10 - 11 AM CT for our Third Party Risk Insight Work Group! This is a work group in which more mature programs, as well as Vendor Members, assist with the build-out of TPRA's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) guidance, templates, and tools.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise and leave a lasting impact on the TPRM field!
Members Register Here 🔗 https://www.tprassociation.org/meetings/third-party-risk-insight-work-group/a03d4484-919f-485f-8431-664b95230ed6
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