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title: "Gartner®Predicts 2026: Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Evolves for the AI Era"
description: Learn about Gartner's thoughts on how TPRM is evolving in the AI era.
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# [Gartner®Predicts 2026: Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Evolves for the AI Era](https://blog.riskrecon.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/gartnerpredicts-2026-third-party-cybersecurity-risk-management-evolves-for-the-ai-era)

 Written by [RiskRecon](https://blog.riskrecon.com/resources/reports-and-whitepapers/author/riskrecon) | Apr 7, 2026 8:00:00 PM

The surge in third-party-originating cybersecurity breaches demands a fundamental shift in how cybersecurity leaders and their teams manage third-party cybersecurity risks.Yet most organizations (62%) still overly trust due diligence questionnaire answers and findings, which are increasingly AI-generated, to blindly inform their risk-mitigation strategies. This approach is insufficient and leaves organizations vulnerable to dynamic threats that emerge after the contract is signed. Cybersecurity leaders must shift from a prevention-only mindset to one that prioritizes quick detection, minimizes the impact of incidents, and thoughtfully leverages AI to improve processes.

This report from Gartner will supply readers with key findings from their research along with recommendations and strategic planning assumptions.

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