Adapt or Be Breached: Why Outdated Third-Party Risk Models Are Failing SaaS Security

Session Overview:
The rise of third-party SaaS applications like Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft has transformed how businesses operate. Yet, many organizations still rely on outdated third-party risk management (TPRM) models—built for a simpler time and ill-equipped to manage today’s rapidly evolving SaaS threats. Static, audit-based frameworks fall short in the face of real-time risks, fluctuating access controls, and rising data exposure.

This session goes beyond diagnosing the problem. Vishal Chawla will break down recent high-profile SaaS breaches to highlight where legacy TPRM fails—and reveal a bold new playbook for modern risk management. Learn how continuous monitoring, innovative SaaS governance, and next-gen cybersecurity frameworks can safeguard your organization in this dynamic landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Why legacy TPRM frameworks are failing SaaS environments

• Real-world breach case studies and lessons learned

• A forward-thinking strategy: continuous monitoring, agile governance, and revenue-tied cyber defense

About the Speaker:
Vishal Chawla is a leading cybersecurity strategist and CEO of BluOcean Cyber. With over 25 years advising Fortune 100 boards and CEOs at firms like Deloitte and PwC, he specializes in turning cyber risk into a strategic advantage. At BluOcean, he created RiskGPS—a platform that helps organizations outsmart criminal and nation-state threats while aligning cybersecurity with revenue protection and ROI. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, MIT Review, and NACD.