Managing Risk Beyond Your Firm
Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management.
Assess, monitor, and mitigate cyber risks across your third-party and supply chain ecosystem—ensuring service continuity, regulatory compliance, and protection against reputational and operational disruption.
What is third-party & supply chain cyber risk management?
A proactive, end-to-end programme designed to identify, monitor, and reduce cyber risk stemming from vendors, partners, and their ecosystems. It establishes governance over third-party assessments, contractual oversight, monitoring tools, and incident response coordination—aligned with standards like NIS2, DORA, the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill, and NCSC guidance.
Why it matters for your firm.
Systemic Risk & High Incident Rates
Nearly 60% of major UK financial firms suffered at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with 23% hit multiple times.
Effectiveness of Continuous Monitoring
Firms that continuously assess supply-chain risk see fewer breaches—32% suffer attacks versus 68% of one-time onboarding reviews.
Regulatory Scrutiny & Emerging Mandates
NIS2, DORA, and the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill emphasise ongoing third-party oversight, resilience testing, and incident reporting.
Limited Visibility, High Vulnerability
Over a third of UK businesses admit they lack visibility into supplier risk, and 95% report supply-chain cyber disruptions.
Key features of our service.
Vendor Inventory & Risk Segmentation
Build a comprehensive supplier map, categorise by criticality, data access, and technical dependency to drive prioritised oversight.
Due-Diligence & Contractual Embedding
Implement structured questionnaires, require Cyber Essentials (or equivalent) certification, and integrate SLAs and audit rights into supplier contracts.
Continuous Monitoring & Technical Due Diligence
Deploy dedicated risk tools and processes—including penetration testing and security posture scans—to track supplier risk over time.
Framework & Regulatory Alignment
Align with regulatory guidance. Ensure consistency with DORA, NIS2, and the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill.
Incident Playbooks & Crisis Coordination
Embed third-party in incident response planning—aligning notification protocols, escalation paths, and crisis simulations for supply-chain events.
Performance Metrics & Assurance Reporting
Use KRIs/KPIs to track supplier performance, compliance, and risk posture. Deliver board-ready analytics and ongoing assurance summaries.
Outcome for your firm.
You gain improved visibility and control over third-party and supply chain cyber risks—reducing the likelihood of disruption, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding operational resilience and client confidence.
Ready to build confidence in the security of your third-party service providers?
Let us help you build a third-party cyber risk programme that clarifies governance, fortifies trust, and safeguards your firm’s ecosystem.
Gain comprehensive insight and control over your third-party risks and strengthen your supply chain security to ensure operational resilience.
Why our clients trust us.
See what makes us differentDeep Sector Expertise
We align cybersecurity with your operational reality, delivering practical solutions that enhance efficiency and build lasting resilience
Trusted Partnerships
We act in your best interests, building trust through clarity, consistency and results that align with your business.
GRC-FIRST APPROACH
We align cybersecurity with governance, risk and compliance, delivering solutions that safeguard your operations and reinforce business resilience.
VALUE DRIVEN APPROACH
We embed cybersecurity that’s proportionate, business-aligned and always focused on the outcomes that matter most to you.