A9 AdvisoryThird-Party Risk Management
Know and control the risk your suppliers bring. We design third-party risk programmes that scale: supplier tiering, due diligence, contract requirements, ongoing monitoring and exit planning.
The Challenge
Suppliers, cloud providers and outsourcers now hold critical data and run critical services. Yet many organisations assess them once at onboarding, by spreadsheet, and never again.
How We Help
We design third-party risk programmes that scale: supplier tiering, due diligence, contract requirements, ongoing monitoring and exit planning.
Our GRC specialists have more than 15 years of experience with UAE government entities and private sector organisations across the region, and hold certifications including CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 42001 and ISO 27701. We also build Arbor GRC, our own platform for running these programmes.
What We Deliver
TPRM Framework
Policy, tiering and governance for supplier risk.
Due Diligence
Risk-based questionnaires and evidence reviews.
Contract Requirements
Security, privacy and continuity clauses that protect you.
Ongoing Monitoring
Periodic reviews and triggers based on risk tier.
Concentration and Exit Risk
Plans for when a critical supplier fails.
What You Can Expect
- Visibility of supplier risk across the organisation
- Effort focused on critical suppliers
- Evidence for regulators and auditors
How We Work
Assess
Understand your obligations, risks and current state.
Design
Build the framework, policies, controls and governance.
Embed
Train owners and run the first cycle alongside them.
Assure
Audit, report and prepare for regulators and certification.
Standards and Frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suppliers should we assess?
All suppliers should be tiered. Depth and frequency of assessment then depend on the tier.
Can this run on a platform?
Yes. Arbor GRC includes third-party risk management with supplier questionnaires and scoring.
Often Combined with
Regulatory Compliance
UAE IA, Dubai ISR, ADHICS, NCEMA 7000 and sector regulations.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceISO Certification Readiness
ISO 27001, 22301, 42001, 27701, 20000 and 9001.
Governance, Risk and ComplianceEnterprise Risk Management
Link risk to strategy and make better decisions.
Talk to an Adviser
Tell us what you are working on and we will bring the right specialists to the conversation. We reply within one working day.