Third Party CyberSecurity Risk Management

Third Party CyberSecurity Risk Management

(3PRM-Cybersecurity Risk)

This eLearning training program was created in partnership with leading cybersecurity experts to provide professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to manage cybersecurity risk in third-party relationships.

What is Third Party CyberSecurity Risk Management?

Organizations rely on third-party vendors, but these relationships introduce cybersecurity risks. This program equips professionals with globally accepted frameworks like ISO and NIST, industry terminology, and best practices to assess, mitigate, and manage third-party cyber threats.

What will I learn in this course?

The 3PRM: CyberSecurity Risk Management Program is designed for professionals in risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, IT security, vendor management, and procurement. This course provides:

The program covers:

• Critical success factors for evaluating third-party cybersecurity risk
• Proven best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats
• How to implement globally recognized frameworks (ISO & NIST)
• Strategies for managing and responding to cyber incidents
• Guidelines for balancing risk and innovation when working with third parties

Who should take the course?

The 3PRM-Cybersecurity Risk Management program is applicable to many roles in cybersecurity, IT security, risk management, compliance, vendor management, and governance. If you work with third parties in any capacity, this program is for you. And it’s not just for practitioners—it’s also for the providers who serve them.

How is the course structured?

The 3PRM-Cybersecurity Risk Management Program is a self-paced learning journey that takes approximately 11 hours to complete.
Our state-of-the-art learning management system can be accessed from any device and automatically saves student progress. This allows students to balance their busy schedules and pause, replay, or resume learning whenever it’s most convenient.

In this delivery model, there are no required faculty discussions, essay submissions, or quiz assessments—allowing for a streamlined and flexible learning experience.

For this program, students must complete all graduation requirements within 3 months of starting. Graduation requirements include completing all lessons and reviewing all supplemental resources.

What can I expect after completing the course?

In addition to the knowledge, skills and tools gained, those who have completed the course can immediately apply what they learned. All graduates of the course are issued a certificate of completion as well as a digital badge to share on social media like LinkedIn.

Graduates are also invited to join the SIG University Alumni and Faculty private LinkedIn group to stay connected with peers and faculty.