AJC Partners with Mastercard RiskRecon to Strengthen Third-Party Cyber Risk Management

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Mastercard RiskRecon, a leading cyber risk intelligence platform that enables organisations to evaluate and monitor third-party cybersecurity performance at scale.

This collaboration will enhance AJC’s third-party risk management (TPRM) services, allowing clients to proactively identify, assess, and manage cyber risks associated with their vendors, partners, and supply chain.

Addressing the Growing Risk of Third-Party Breaches

In today’s highly connected digital economy, organisations increasingly rely on third-party services and platforms to support core operations. While this brings efficiency and scale, it also introduces a growing level of cyber risk. Industry reports indicate that over 50% of data breaches now originate from third parties, a statistic that underscores the need for robust, continuous vendor risk management.

Through this partnership, AJC clients will gain access to Mastercard RiskRecon’s automated, non-intrusive scanning technology, which provides real-time, risk-prioritised ratings of third-party cyber hygiene. The platform offers detailed, sector-specific insights and customisable views to help businesses align vendor oversight with their own policies, thresholds, and compliance requirements.

Why Mastercard RiskRecon?

RiskRecon stands out in the TPRM landscape for its ability to:

• Deliver Risk-Prioritised Ratings – Focus efforts on the third parties that pose the most significant risk to your business
• Provide Real-Time, Independent Data – Continuously assess vendors using non-intrusive, always up-to-date scanning methods
• Offer Customisable Views – Tailor risk thresholds and scoring based on your organisation’s security policies and sector-specific needs
• Support Procurement, Compliance, and IT Security – Enable cross-functional teams to collaborate using a shared, data-driven view of third-party risk

Supporting Risk Management Across the Enterprise

AJC will support the implementation and integration of RiskRecon within clients’ existing risk, compliance, and procurement frameworks. This includes advisory and hands-on support for:

• Third-party cyber risk reviews and audits
• Informed, risk-aware procurement decisions
• Regulatory compliance (including DORA, SWIFT, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS)
• Ongoing vendor monitoring and alerting

By embedding RiskRecon into a broader governance framework, AJC enables organisations to move beyond point-in-time assessments and adopt a more dynamic and resilient approach to managing vendor-related risk.

A Strategic Partnership for Smarter Risk Decisions

Commenting on the partnership, Adrian Jolly, Founder and Managing Director of AJC, said:

“Third-party cyber risk is one of the most persistent threats facing organisations today. Our partnership with Mastercard RiskRecon strengthens our ability to help clients tackle this challenge with data-driven insight, practical tools, and expert support. Together, we are making vendor risk visible, actionable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.”

This partnership forms part of AJC’s broader mission to help businesses enhance their cyber resilience and meet evolving compliance demands with confidence.

Book a Free Demo and TPRM Consultation

If your business works with suppliers, SaaS providers, or external data processors, it is exposed to third-party cyber risk. For more information or to schedule a free demo and consultation, please contact enquire@ajollyconsulting.co.uk or visit the Third-Party Risk Services page.