2026
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Benchmark Report
Vendor ecosystems are expanding, assurance expectations are rising, and manual workflows can’t keep up. This mini-report from Hyperproof’s 2026 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report data examines how GRC programs are operationalizing TPRM. You’ll learn where execution is breaking down, what separates mature programs from the rest, and what the numbers say about budget, tooling, and risk.
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A sneak peek of the key findings
of organizations using a mostly automated approach use a dedicated VRM solution, vs. 49% using a mostly manual approach — automation enables repeatable vendor intake, assessment, and remediation at scale.
of respondents still use spreadsheets to identify and manage third-party risks. Spreadsheet-based TPRM is difficult to govern at scale and tends to fragment evidence, ownership, and audit defensibility.
of organizations with budgets over $10M rate their TPRM program as “very mature,” vs. 44% in the $500K–$1M band — sustained investment enables the continuous monitoring that defines mature programs.
What’s inside
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Why even well-funded programs end up multi-system by default — and what it costs them
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How program structure (centralized vs. decentralized) shapes ownership and audit readiness
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The shift from point-in-time due diligence to continuous vendor assurance
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How to use and connect questionnaires, trust centers, and cyber risk ratings
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How organizations are formalizing AI supplier risk, and where most are still early
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Segmented benchmarks by budget band, region, and industry
How can I use this report?
Use this data to benchmark your TPRM program against peers, build the business case for dedicated tooling or additional headcount, identify gaps in your current approach to vendor assurance, and have more informed conversations with leadership about where third-party risk investment is (and isn’t) paying off.
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This data is part of Hyperproof’s 2026 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report. Download the TPRM Benchmark Report for key findings, benchmarks, and guidance for building a TPRM program that scales.
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