Third-party relationships are essential—but they’re also a growing source of operational, cybersecurity and regulatory risk. As firms expand their reliance on vendors for critical systems and services, the stakes for effective oversight have never been higher. Explore practical strategies for managing vendor risk throughout the lifecycle—from selection and onboarding to monitoring and offboarding—while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations. Panelists will share real-world approaches to due diligence, risk scoring and mitigation, as well as lessons learned from recent incidents and exam findings. Walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen your firm’s vendor governance, reduce exposure to emerging threats and maintain resilience in an increasingly interconnected ecosystem.