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Colin Whittaker

Founder and Director Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin has over 15 years of experience advancing payment risk and security strategies in Europe and the US. He led PCI compliance initiatives, coordinated responses to cardholder data breaches, and introduced innovative compliance programs. Now independent, he provides cybersecurity risk consultancy and shares insights at major global industry events.

Todd Boehler

Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, at Process Unity
Todd has nearly 20 years of experience in product management and strategy, driving cloud services and risk and compliance solutions. He has a strong background in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), having founded a startup later acquired by Oracle, and works closely with teams to deliver high-value solutions.

Kelly White

CEO and Founder (CISSP) at RiskRecon
Kelly brings nearly 20 years of experience in assessing and defending complex enterprises. He has held senior security roles across financial services and consulting firms, and actively contributes to the security community as a frequent speaker at industry conferences, providing insights into cybersecurity, risk management, and threat mitigation strategies.

Blake Brannon

Vice President, Product at Onetrust
Blake leads product strategy and development, shaping privacy management and marketing compliance solutions. He drives product planning, design, testing, and launches while monitoring industry trends and analyst research. With experience at AirWatch in sales engineering and product marketing, he focuses on delivering innovative, market-leading software that meets evolving enterprise compliance needs.

Jake Olcott

Vice President, Government Affairs at BitSight
Jake has extensive experience in cybersecurity and risk management, advising Fortune 1000 executives and shaping policy at the federal level. He has taught cybersecurity as an adjunct professor, combining practical, legal, and strategic expertise to help organizations understand, mitigate, and manage cyber risks while navigating complex regulatory environments.

Key Steps to Identify Risk and Master Vendor Risk Management

Apr 25 / IT GRC Forum

In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, businesses rely heavily on third-party vendors to support operations, streamline processes, and drive innovation. However, the current state of vendor risk management (VRM) presents significant challenges. Studies show more than half of all information security breaches are linked to third-party vendors, while 83% of business leaders express low confidence in their VRM processes.


Effectively managing vendor cyber risk requires a strategic combination of people, processes, and technology. Organizations need scalable programs that can assess risks across multiple layers of their supply chain, from direct vendors to fourth- and fifth-party providers. Without proper oversight, organizations are exposed to financial, operational, and reputational risks.


This expert panel webinar will provide actionable guidance for mastering VRM. Attendees will learn how to implement scalable VRM programs, manage and map vendor data, assess multi-tier risks, conduct quantifiable security analyses, and establish pre-procurement standards. Discover strategies to strengthen vendor oversight, reduce exposure to cyber threats, and ensure a resilient third-party ecosystem that supports business growth and security.