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Today, the average employee juggles dozens of SaaS apps—each requesting access with a quick click. But how many employees check whether those permissions (granted in moments to boost productivity) might be unlocking sensitive company data? While businesses thrive on the agility and collaboration SaaS tools provide, this convenience can create a frequently overlooked web of user-granted permissions.

Businesses are at risk of cyberattacks every day. Without careful scrutiny, these threats result in data loss, financial loss, and reputational damage. A comprehensive risk assessment enables the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities in advance. This guide leads you through the process of performing a risk assessment, defining pain points with workable solutions, and provides you with security tools to improve your overall security posture.

According to our 2025 State of the Underground report—in which we take a look back at cybercrime on the deep and dark web from the past year—384 unique varieties of malware were sold in 2024, an increase from 349 in 2023. To determine this number, our research team examined malware and hacking tools for sale on the top three criminal forums, and as a result, we found that Remote Access Trojans (RATs) were the second most common form of malware in 2024, just behind stealer malware.

Organizations are still struggling to manage vendor-related cyber risk effectively. According to a recent study by Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute, nearly half of organizations fall victim to data breaches involving third-party network access. This isn't just another statistic. It's a critical cybersecurity issue hinting at broader limitations of traditional TPRM programs.