TPRM now with VendorIQ empowers healthcare organizations to manage vendor risk effectively at scale within Fortfied's award-winning Central Command platform

BRENTWOOD, TN / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Fortified Health Security, five-time consecutive Best in KLAS winner and healthcare's cybersecurity partner, now offers clients a next-gen TPRM solution.

TPRM now with VendorIQ is designed to help healthcare organizations manage third-party vendor risk in a way that drives real risk reduction at scale with greater speed, efficiency, and clarity.

By embedding healthcare cybersecurity experts directly into procurement workflows and individually scoping assessments based on data exchange and dependencies, TPRM with VendorIQ delivers clear, relevant action items that will materially reduce risk. Built to meet the rising demands on limited healthcare cybersecurity resources, TPRM with VendorIQ also offers automated workflows, real-time assessment tracking, and expert-driven risk insights; all managed within Fortified's award-winning Central Command platform.

"Vendor risk is one of the most critical challenges facing healthcare organizations today," says Dan L. Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security. "The launch of TPRM with VendorIQ reflects our commitment to think differently, evolve with the industry, and use our deep expertise in both healthcare and cybersecurity to solve urgent problems and give leaders the visibility they need to act with confidence."

The urgency for a smarter TPRM solution is clear. In 2024, third parties played a significant role in healthcare industry security incidents and breaches, accounting for 81% of exposed records.

TPRM with VendorIQ addresses the most common pain points in third-party risk management by providing:

• Stakeholder-driven scoping to truly understand how the vendor is used

• Concise, actionable executive summaries for faster, smarter decisions

• Full transparency and real-time lifecycle tracking of assessments

• A centralized experience within Central Command

TPRM Now with VendorIQ is available immediately to current Fortified clients and healthcare organizations seeking a more modern, healthcare-specific approach to third-party risk.

About Fortified Health Security
Fortified is Healthcare's Cybersecurity Partner^® - protecting patient data and reducing risk throughout the healthcare ecosystem. A managed security service provider that has been awarded numerous industry accolades, Fortified works alongside healthcare organizations to build customized programs that help clients leverage their prior security investments and current processes while implementing new solutions that reduce risk and increase their security posture over time. Led by a team of industry-recognized cyber experts, Fortified's high-touch engagements and client-specific process maximize value and deliver an actionable, scalable approach to help reduce the risk of cyber events. To learn more, visit www.fortifiedhealthsecurity.com.

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SOURCE: Fortified Health Security