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Introduction to TPRM: Understanding the Basics

Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

2:10 PM

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3:00 PM

Atlantic Ballroom 3

SESSION DESCRIPTION

This presentation would talk about building a TPRM program from the ground up. Topics include Failing Forward, Regrouping, Resource (people, time and money) Management and Continual Learning.

SPEAKERS
Naomi Ward
Naomi Ward

Manager Vendor Risk Management

Commonwealth of Massachusetts EOTTS - ERM

Naomi Ward is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts expert in Third Party Risk Management. In her current role with the Enterprise Risk Management Office, she works closely with senior leadership to incorporate risk awareness into the process of decision-making. Her current responsibilities include conducting assessments, expanding third-party continuous monitoring programs, collaborating with Commonwealth Secretariate CISO’s, building relationships with key partners including StateRAMP, developing tools for enterprise communication, and creating internal training…