Gain Real-World Insights into
Third-Party Risk Today

Introducing the ProcessUnity State of Third-Party Risk Assessments 2026 research report, produced in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute and built on original, never-before-seen survey data showcasing the real-world state of third-party assessments.

This independent global study is based on responses from 1,465 third-party risk practitioners, managers, and leaders directly involved in their organization’s third-party risk assessment activities. Respondents span a variety of industries (including Financial Services, Technology & Software, Healthcare, and more) and provide a glimpse into the realities of managing third-party risk with today’s resources and expectations.

The report examines how third-party risk assessments function in practice, including:
The gap between perceived assessment effectiveness and actual third-party breach outcomes
The number of third-party breaches organizations experience on a yearly basis
How long assessments take to complete and where timelines break down
The amount of internal effort required to complete a single assessment
The tools, technologies, and emerging use of AI shaping assessment execution

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