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The Risk Brief

Expert video briefings for smarter, faster vendor risk decisions.

Vendor risk isn’t static - and neither are we. The Risk Brief is your go-to video series for fast, focused takes on the most pressing topics in third-party risk, cybersecurity trends, and compliance.

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Welcome to The Risk Brief - a curated video series designed to keep security, compliance, and procurement leaders ahead of emerging third-party risks.

We cut through the noise to spotlight what matters most across industries like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and tech.

No fluff. Just real-time intelligence for real-world decisions.

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FINRA's 2026 guidance puts vendor AI risks squarely on your organization (hallucinations, model misuse, metadata leakage) — even when vendors are the ones deploying the tools. That's why organizations need assessments covering what data trains vendor models, how they're used, prompt retention policies, subprocessor governance, and whether ethics guidelines actually exist beyond marketing language. But while AI creates new risks to assess, it also solves an old problem: vendor fatigue from endless questionnaires. Perimeter uses AI to extract data from policy documents and populate assessment questions automatically. This prevents vendors from contradicting their own SOC 2 reports and catches inconsistencies between what they document and what their attack surface reveals. Watch the video to see how Perimeter tackles both the risk and efficiency challenges that AI brings to vendor management. #VendorRisk #ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity
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Where AI Plays a Role in the TPRM Discussion

February 9, 2026

DORA enforcement isn't just another compliance exercise… it's a fundamental shift from security posture to operational resilience. Annual vendor assessments, static spreadsheets, and checkbox compliance will result in violations with real penalties attached — DORA requires continuous monitoring as a core component, not an add-on. If you're a US supplier doing business in the EU, this is your wake-up call. Organizations need comprehensive due diligence on suppliers, dynamic risk registers that reflect real-time status, mapped ICT dependencies, and embedded exit strategies in every contract. And you need to be audit-ready at any moment, not just during scheduled reviews. Perimeter has been preparing customers for this since we published on DORA over a year and a half ago. We visualize vendor relationships, maintain role-based registers with real-time visibility, and operationalize these requirements in ways that make sense for your security team without adding complexity. Watch the video to see how Perimeter handles DORA compliance without the operational burden. #RegulatoryCompliance #VendorRisk #FinancialServices
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Shoring Up Security for DORA Enforcement and Scrutiny

February 2, 2026

Self-attested vendor assessments might come back with glowing reports… but they rarely give the complete picture. A vendor can pass every questionnaire while still having unrevoked access for former employees, backups that don't actually run, or sensitive data leaking into development environments. That disconnect between what vendors claim and what's actually happening in their environment is where breaches occur. Perimeter closes that gap by verifying vendor claims against multiple data sources. We analyze security documents with AI, scan internet-facing attack surfaces in real time, and run assessments that adapt to your compliance requirements. Then, we normalize everything and surface the inconsistencies that matter, with compliance built in across NIST, ISO, DORA, and privacy frameworks for audit-ready responses. Watch the video to see how Perimeter delivers real-time vendor risk visibility without the overhead, empowering one trained security engineer to manage the platform end-to-end. #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorManagement #CyberResilience
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How Can Perimeter VRM Help Improve My Company's Cybersecurity Posture?

January 26, 2026

Most VRM platforms can help security teams react to threats only after they emerge. At Perimeter, we focus on making it easy to address risks proactively… before it's too late. The key is automation. Our platform puts the tools in the hands of one security professional to govern and manage third-party risk end-to-end. Need to respond to an emerging threat like the Salesloft-Drift and Log4j breaches? Deploy a targeted assessment immediately using our template library and drag-and-drop workflows. No need to wait for an annual assessment cycle. Our continuous monitoring integrates directly with assessments, flagging inconsistencies in real time. If a vendor reports no deprecated software but we detect it on their attack surface, your team knows immediately. Every time you log in, you see data contrasted across policy documents, attack surfaces, and assessment responses — giving you actionable intelligence 24/7. Watch the video to learn more about Perimeter's approach to vendor risk management. #VendorManagement #CyberSecurity #PainlessVRM
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The Key Benefits of Using Perimeter for Vendor Risk Management

January 19, 2026

Most vendor risk programs still rely heavily on self-reported, self-attested data. Perimeter is different — because effective VRM must validate vendor responses, not simply trust them. How? By leveraging automated and customized assessments that are tailored to your organization;, continuous visibility into your vendors' internet-facing attack surfaces, and AI-assisted intelligence that comes straight from vendor policy documents. Then, we correlate all three datasets to verify, flagging inconsistencies and surfacing actionable issues. The result is painless VRM: end-to-end coverage that's low-effort and continuous, built for regulated industries where small teams need speed without sacrificing accuracy. Watch the video to see how "trust, but verify" can become practical at scale. #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorManagement #CyberHygiene
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How Does Perimeter Evaluate Third-Party Security Risks?

January 14, 2026

AI is showing up everywhere in vendor ecosystems — often without full transparency. And for regulated industries, that changes what "good" VRM looks like. Perimeter is built for painless VRM: end-to-end coverage with low effort, designed for teams that need speed without sacrificing accuracy. Our Assess functionality automates risk assessments, Extract pulls usable intelligence from vendor documentation, and Monitor + Verify continuously monitors attack surfaces and validate what vendors report — so you can spot inconsistencies early The result? The highest level of TPRM verification available in the market today. Watch the video for the full walkthrough. #AIRisk #VendorManagement #CyberSecurity
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Managing AI Risk in Your Vendor Network

January 12, 2026

In the rush to adopt AI and continuous monitoring for third-party risk, many teams are sidelining assessments - and it’s a costly mistake. Monitoring can’t verify internal controls like MFA enforcement, data encryption, and access governance. Learn how to combine AI tools and continuous risk monitoring with strategic use of assessment and document intelligence - Monitor + Assess + Extract - to provide unparalleled verification of the security of your supply chain and vendor network.
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How to integrate AI, Continuous Risk Monitoring and Assessments into a Best in Class VRM Platform

December 18, 2025

Now more than ever before, organizations need a VRM solution that's simple, easy to implement, and comprehensive — without increasing headcount. Traditional systems rely on static assessments and vendor attestations, but that's not enough. Great platforms prioritize evidence over attestation, providing high levels of verification that assessment responses are accurate and complete. They also feature continuous monitoring with real-time alerts and actionable remediation plans that can be shared directly with vendors. When evaluating platforms, you should also ensure that they offer transparent AI, fast onboarding, and compliance-ready reporting for evolving regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and DORA. The key is finding a system that allows you to rapidly identify risks and collaborate with vendors using meaningful, actionable data. Watch our video to learn more about what you should look for in a comprehensive vendor risk management platform. #ThirdPartyRisk #ComplianceReporting #VRMplatform
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What to Look For in a Vendor Risk Management Platform

December 1, 2025

What if you could have a complete vendor risk management program without hiring a single new employee? Resource constraints shouldn't limit your security posture. That's why we’ve created a comprehensive, painless, and inexpensive alternative to building out a full vendor risk management team. Our managed service offering transforms how small and mid-sized businesses approach third-party risk. When you partner with us, you gain immediate access to technical expertise and in-house specialists who perform the full scope of VRM. First, we track your vendor ecosystem 24/7, instantly identifying suspicious changes that could signal risk. Second, we've reimagined the assessment process with tools that eliminate vendor friction while gathering deeper insights than standard questionnaires. Finally, our AI technology scans policy documents and cross-references findings against real-world observations, revealing critical gaps between what vendors claim and what they deliver. The benefits are clear: no need to build internal expertise, no lag in responding to risks, and no falling behind on compliance reporting — all while freeing your IT team to focus on growth initiatives. #ThirdPartyRisk #OutsourcedSecurity #VRMsolution
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Perimeter's Managed Services Offering for SMBs

November 26, 2025

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What Users Say

Yan S.
Manager of Cybersecurity Operations
Customer Experience is Great!

The Perimeter team has been incredibly receptive to feedback and requests for help. Perimeter has been essential to us being able to track and be able to complete security assessments.

Jaimin P.
Senior Risk Manager
Best Vendor Management Tool!

Perimeter was very fast for our team to implement and start using. They also have an unlimited user model, which works in our favor, and the platform is straightforward to use.

Ryan K.
Principal Consultant
GREAT ASSESSMENT PLATFORM

Perimeter is an extremely easy-to-use and flexible assessment platform. The tool is agnostic to any one methodology. It can be customized to your company’s specific rule sets to measure vendor’s risk or leverage one of Perimeter’s templates. Their support team is super helpful if you want to get more detailed, and the team is always willing to help walk you through something.

Bella R.
Senior Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Perimeter has great features!

Perimeter provides a user-friendly interface, customizable workflows, integration capabilities with other systems, and its ability to centralize and manage vendor information effectively.

Danny F.
Account Executive
I consider Perimeter experts!

Perimeter is intuitive and the knowledge base helps a ton with responding to RFP's and client assessments that we receive. As a salesperson, it is super helpful to have pre-approved responses that we can leverage to respond to questions.

Robert P.
Director of Security
Vendor Risk Management made simple

Perimeter ensures we are answering questions from different clients the same, and also saves us a lot of time to do it.

Omar C.
Information Systems Security Manager
Great tool for our company

The integration with Excel sheets and the ability to work with websites seamlessly has been a tremendous asset for me on audits.

Nupur V.
System Security Analyst
Excellent with Data Processing

The Perimeter team was really proactive in engaging with requirements. I would say very comitted and positive team. They were also flexible with the changing requirements and delivered the product within the project timeline.

Derek P.
Information Security Analyst
I didn't know I needed it, now I have to have it

If you want a tool that comes pre-populated and you can start using day one, get this one. If you want a tool and is highly customizable and can quickly be modified to suit your needs. If you want a tool that has excellent support, use this one. I'm certain there are things that Perimeter doesn't do excellently, but I haven't found them yet.