In today's interconnected financial services landscape, managing vendor risk is one of the main elements of an overall cybersecurity program that isn't just about compliance—but about protecting your firm and clients. This practical 90-minute session equips you with actionable approaches to vendor risk management that align with regulatory requirements such as from the CFP Board, the SEC, and the IRS, while remaining efficient and effective.Whether you're a Chief Compliance Officer, Operations Manager, or responsible for vendor oversight, you'll walk away with templates, checklists, and practical strategies you can implement immediately to enhance your vendor risk management program. This session bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and practical implementation, helping you build a sustainable vendor management process that scales with your practice.  This is an overview of one of the modules of the Cyber Program Course that will be launched this spring with the cooperation of FPA, FCI, and Buckler.

Vincent Guyaux has corporate management, sales, and business development expertise in North America, Asia, and Europe. Over the years, he has built a network of contacts in financial, high-tech, manufacturing, consumer electronics, advanced materials, and investment communities. Vincent is Founder, CISO, and Chairman of the Board at Buckler, a Cybersecurity Program Management System, Business Advisor at Managed Cybersecurity Service Provider FCI, and Advisory Board Member at Open VRM, a free Vendor Risk Management standard and platform. Vincent was trained by the MIT Sloan School of Management and guest-lectured on creating business plans at McGill University. He holds a College Degree in Computer Science and a Cybersecurity Risk Management Certificate from Harvard University.