Cybersecurity risk ratings platforms are a valuable tool in the third-party risk management (TPRM) technology stack — albeit one that is commonly misused. They are useful for augmenting third-party assessment questionnaires, getting a point-in-time snapshot of a firm’s external security posture, and monitoring third parties for changes over time. However, many firms use risk ratings to replace, rather than augment, their entire TPRM programs. Security and risk pros should read this report to understand the limitations of these ratings solutions and learn how to effectively integrate cybersecurity risk ratings into their overall third-party risk management program.