Hameed Afzal – författare

Reports about major disruptions caused by third-party failures have made headlines globally. The CrowdStrike outage grounded airlines and shut down hospitals. The SolarWinds attack compromised thousands of organizations. The Ticketmaster breach exposed millions of customer records. These incidents demonstrate that third-party risks are not theoretical concerns - they are real, immediate threats that require systematic management.Third-Party Risk Assessment with AI is a comprehensive, practitioner-oriented handbook to managing third-party risks in today’s digital economy. It explains how organizations can assess, monitor, and mitigate vendor, supplier, and ecosystem risks—especially as AI, cloud, and global supply chains reshape business models. The book features:Checklists, dashboards, risk scoring models, and governance playbooks ready for organizational useTailored approaches for finance, healthcare, energy, retail, government, and educationPractical applications of AI and ML in vendor intelligence, predictive risk modeling, and automated monitoringThe book takes readers from basic concepts to advanced implementation strategies. It starts with foundational knowledge, explores traditional and modern methodologies, examines regulatory requirements, and then dives deep into the transformative potential of AI in third-party risk management. With a focus on practical application and real-world relevance, the book is the professional’s guide for understanding how to use AI to manage more effectively and efficiently the risks posed by third-party vendors.