Security Scorecard
Third Party Risk Micro-badge

SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings and the only service with millions of organizations continuously rated. Thousands of organizations leverage their patented rating technology for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting. But SecurityScorecard doesn't stop there. Through a customer-centric, solution-based commitment to their partners, they are transforming the digital landscape building a path toward resilience.
SecurityScorecard provides members of the NYU Cybersecurity community the opportunity to grow their career by completing certification courses and adding industry-recognized badges to their professional profile.
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Third Party Risk Badge
In today’s interconnected world, organizations are only as secure as their weakest third-party partner. This focused learning path brings together expert-led content, from SecurityScorecard, allowing students and alumni the opportunity to gain the tools to identify hidden vulnerabilities, respond to emerging threats, and speak the language of risk at every level—from the server room to the boardroom. Whether strengthening vendor oversight or preparing for executive conversations, this microbadge will position you as a strategic leader in managing third-party cyber risk.
Earn the Third Party Risk Badge from SecurityScorecard by completing these four asynchronous, online courses through SecurityScorecard Academy and passing the correlating assessments:
- Third Party Risk Management in 2025
- Supply Chain Detection and Response (SCDR)
- Cybersecurity Insurance Strategies
- Cybersecurity in the Boardroom
Approximate time to earn the SecurityScorecard–Third Party Risk Badge: ~ 4 hours
Recommend Prerequisite Experience: No prerequisites. This course is beginner friendly.