Third-Party Risk and the Extended Enterprise

Organizations no longer operate in isolation—they depend on a complex network of suppliers, outsourcers, agents, service providers, and partners. This extended enterprise amplifies both opportunity and exposure. In 2026, third-party risk has become one of the most critical dimensions of resilience, shaped by regulatory scrutiny, sustainability obligations, cyber dependencies, and geopolitical disruptions. This session will explore how organizations can evolve third-party risk management into third-party governance—ensuring that objectives, risk, and compliance are managed holistically across the ecosystem. Participants will learn how to leverage intelligence, automation, and continuous monitoring to manage the full lifecycle of third-party relationships, from onboarding to offboarding.

You’ll learn how to:

• Address emerging third-party risk dimensions including regulatory scrutiny, sustainability obligations, cyber dependencies, and geopolitical disruptions that define the 2026 risk landscape.
• Evolve third-party risk management into comprehensive third-party governance by integrating objectives, risk, and compliance management across the entire extended enterprise ecosystem.
• Implement intelligence-driven approaches and automation technologies to manage the full lifecycle of third-party relationships—from onboarding through ongoing monitoring to offboarding—with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

In case you’re unable to catch the live webinar, please register to receive the recording which you can watch at your convenience.

GRC 20/20 Presenter . . .

Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized authority, thought leader, and pioneer in the disciplines of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he is globally known for defining and shaping GRC strategy, processes, and technology. In February 2002, while at Forrester Research, Michael developed the concept of GRC — establishing the foundation for how organizations approach strategy, process, and technology in today’s complex business environment. For this, he is widely acknowledged as the “Father of GRC.”

A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and professionals around the world, Michael has dedicated his career to helping organizations design and implement effective GRC strategies that are aligned with business objectives. His work empowers organizations to be more effective, efficient, resilient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor, with his thought leadership influencing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate best practices globally.

Michael is the host of the Risk is Our Business and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology podcasts, where he leads conversations with global experts exploring the evolving frontiers of risk, resilience, and corporate integrity.

Webinar Host . . .

Riskonnect is the leading integrated risk management software solution provider. Our technology empowers organizations with the ability to anticipate, manage, and respond in real-time to strategic and operational risks across the extended enterprise. We have more than 2,000 risk professionals in the Americas, Europe, and Asia and serve over 2,500 customers across six continents.