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IDC PlanScape: IT Security Third-Party Risk Management

Publisher IDC
Published Feb 18, 2026
Length 15 Pages
SKU # IDC20900793

Description

This IDC PlanScape focuses on how to develop a third-party risk management program from a CISO perspective."Third-party products and services are not just 'nice to haves' but 'must-haves' in a modern business environment. Just think about the latest wave of AI. It would be practically impossible to move at speed without relying on at least some third parties. This introduces risk, which can be greatly reduced by making the right choices upon selection of third parties and in ongoing use of their products and services," says Nick Kirtley, adjunct research advisor, IT Executive Programs (IEP), IDC.

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Executive Summary

Why Is IT Security Third-Party Risk Management Important?

What Is IT Security Third-Party Risk Management?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of IT Security Third-Party Risk Management?

Begin with supporting assessments of new third parties

Use contract renewals as an opportunity to address shortcomings

Prioritize third parties

Require security attestations and certificates

Register third-party risks and shortcomings

Use regulatory requirements to push for improved minimum security requirements

Perform periodic reviews

Use external scanning services

Ensure internal organization-side security measures are implemented

Consider privacy requirements

Implement security monitoring of third-party products and services

Prevent unsanctioned third parties and shadow IT and services

Use a third-party risk exchange

Develop and improve questionnaires and security requirements to cover major risks

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