In today’s interconnected business landscape, organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. However, this dependence introduces a spectrum of risks—cybersecurity threats, compliance issues, financial instability, and reputational damage. Traditional 3rd party risk management (TPRM) approaches often struggle to keep pace with the complexity and volume of these challenges. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, which are revolutionizing TPRM by offering advanced solutions to identify, assess, and mitigate risks more effectively.