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Secure. Sustainable. Responsible​.

We're unwavering in our dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. And we’re committed to delivering measurable results and making a positive impact in both our own operations, and in the services we provide.​

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  • We made a public commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050 with an interim target in 2030.​

  • We’re part of the Science Based Target Initiative, and we take part in the annual CDP Climate Change survey. ​

  • We’ve been awarded a Platinum Sustainability Rating from Ecovadis in 2024.

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Third-Party Risk Assessments

Building Confidence in Third-Party Risk Management

Third-party relationships are critical to modern companies. Whether suppliers, outsourced services, technology providers or strategic partners, businesses increasingly rely on third parties to deliver critical services and support operational objectives.

 

As these dependencies grow, so too does the need for effective oversight. At iconfidential, we help companies understand how effectively third-party risks are identified, governed, monitored and managed across the supplier lifecycle. Our focus is not on assessing suppliers.

 

Our focus is helping companies strengthen their Third-Party Risk Management capability.

Our Approach

We review how third-party risk is managed across governance structures, operating models, supplier segmentation, assurance processes and ongoing oversight activities.

 

By assessing how the framework operates in practice, we help companies understand current capability, identify gaps and prioritise improvements that support stronger risk management and operational resilience outcomes. The result is a more effective, proportionate and sustainable approach to Third-Party Risk Management

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Understanding Where Improvement Is Needed

Many companies have invested significant time and effort in supplier assurance and risk management processes. However, many still lack confidence that those activities provide effective oversight or deliver the level of assurance required.

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  • Do we know which suppliers are critical?

  • Are we applying the right level of scrutiny?

  • Can we demonstrate effective governance?

  • Are we meeting regulatory expectations?

  • Where should we focus improvement efforts?

 

Our role is to help companies answer those questions and identify opportunities to strengthen their approach. Effective Third-Party Risk Management is about more than questionnaires and due diligence activities.

 

Companies need confidence that critical suppliers have been  identified, assurance activities are proportionate to risk and governance arrangements provide meaningful oversight throughout the supplier lifecycle.

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Employee owned.

Working for you.

We are proudly employee owned, and
every team member is personally invested in delivering your success, and upholding
our reputation. It means every employee not only has a stake in i-confidential, but can shape a clear vision for our long-term future. And it’s this clarity and passion that benefits your company too.

Louise Beattie.

Chief Operating Officer

"We take pride in being an employee-owned company, where every team member is personally committed to your success and our reputation. This ownership means that each employee not only has a stake in​
i-confidential but also contributes to shaping our long-term vision. We believe this clarity and passion directly benefits every client."

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We provide expert security resources to help organisations strengthen resilience, manage risk, and implement robust cyber security frameworks.​

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Whether clients need senior leadership, project management, or deep technical expertise, we source and deploy specialists who integrate seamlessly into their teams.​

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The following categories outline the key areas in which we provide highly skilled professionals, ensuring our clients have​
the right expertise at the right time to address their security challenges.

Our Expertise.

Senior​ Management​​

  • Chief Information Security Officer​
    (Interim of full-time)​

  • Programme Director​

  • Programme Management

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Project​ Management​​

  • Cyber Security​

  • IT / Technical​

  • Scrum Master​

  • Operational Resilience​

  • Education & Awareness

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Specialist​ Expertise​​ SME​

  • Cyber Security​

  • Network Security​

  • Firewalls / Proxy​

  • SOC​

  • Incident Management​

  • Data Privacy

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Analyst​​

  • Business / Change​

  • Data / IT​

  • Cyber Security​

  • SOC / Threat​

  • Testing

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Risk​

  • Technology Risk​

  • Risk & Controls​

  • Third-Party Risk​

  • Assurance​

  • Resilience

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IAM Specialists​​

  • Sailpoint​

  • CyberArk​

  • Delinea​

  • Beyond Trust​

  • Oktar​

  • One Identity​

  • PING

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Architect​

  • Security​

  • Solutions​

  • Cloud​

  • Enterprise

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FAQ's

Do you assess individual suppliers?

Our focus is on assessing and improving your Third-Party Risk Management capability rather than performing cyber security reviews of suppliers.

 

Why undertake a Third-Party Risk Assessment if we already have supplier assurance processes?

Many companies have supplier assurance activities in place, but still lack confidence that critical suppliers are being identified consistently, risks are being assessed appropriately and oversight arrangements are operating effectively. Our reviews help identify where improvements will have the greatest impact.

 

Is this relevant for operational resilience programmes?

Yes. Effective Third-Party Risk Management is increasingly recognised as a critical component of operational resilience, governance and regulatory readiness.

 

What is the primary outcome?

A clearer understanding of current capability together with practical recommendations and prioritised improvement actions that support long-term maturity.

 

Outcomes

Our engagements provide companies with clear insight into current capability, governance effectiveness and improvement priorities. Recommendations are practical, risk-based and designed to strengthen oversight, improve consistency and focus resources where they will have the greatest impact.

Ready to Learn More?
 

Get in touch to discuss how i-confidential can help strengthen resilience, prioritise improvement activity and support better decision-making

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