17 Oct 2025

Resources

Third-party providers remain one of the biggest blind spots in cyber security. With most major breaches originating from third-party vulnerabilities, it’s critical to assess and manage these relationships with precision.

Developed by the Cyber Leaders Network’s Third-Party Risk Management working group, this resource offers a practical framework to help security teams make informed decisions and reduce exposure:

Third-Party Risk and Contract Management Decision Tree Toolkit

The Cyber Leaders Network brings together cyber security professionals from across industries to collaborate, share best practices, and exchange insights on emerging challenges. Coordinated by AUSCERT, the Network provides a trusted forum for leaders to collectively strengthen Australia’s cyber resilience.

This artefact is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing you to share and adapt the material with appropriate credit to the AUSCERT Cyber Leaders Network.