Protecht Group has announced the acquisition of VISO TRUST, a U.S.-based provider of AI-powered third-party risk management solutions. This strategic move marks a major milestone in Protecht’s global expansion efforts while reinforcing its position in the rapidly growing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) market.

With this acquisition, Protecht aims to address a critical challenge facing modern enterprises managing risk across increasingly complex third-party ecosystems. As organizations continue to expand their vendor networks, the gap between growth and effective risk management has widened. In fact, while 83% of enterprises plan to grow their third-party networks over the next three years, only 18% have fully integrated vendor risk management into their broader enterprise frameworks. Consequently, many organizations remain exposed to cyber risks originating from external partners.

To tackle this issue, Protecht is integrating VISO TRUST’s agentic AI capabilities into its existing platform. This combination enables organizations to move away from fragmented, manual processes and adopt a more automated, scalable approach to risk management. As a result, enterprises can gain better visibility and control over vendor-related risks while improving operational efficiency.

Jason Phillips, CEO of Protecht, emphasized the importance of this shift, stating: “The challenge isn’t just the growth in third-party risk, it’s that most organisations are still trying to manage it with fragmented, manual approaches that don’t scale.

“VISO TRUST’s agentic third-party risk capabilities naturally complement and enhance Protecht’s existing risk management platform to help customers confidently manage risk across their entire enterprise and vendor ecosystems.”

Following the integration, customers will benefit from a unified platform that delivers AI-driven vendor risk assessments, enabling faster onboarding and due diligence processes. Additionally, AI agents will automate GRC workflows, significantly reducing manual effort and allowing risk teams to operate at greater speed and scale. Furthermore, the platform will provide continuous monitoring of third- and fourth-party risks, ensuring organizations can proactively identify and mitigate threats across complex vendor networks.

In addition, enhanced analytics and data-driven insights will support more effective decision-making at the executive level. These capabilities enable organizations to generate board-ready risk reports while maintaining a real-time understanding of their risk posture. Ultimately, this approach helps enterprises stay ahead of emerging cyber threats without increasing headcount.

Paul Valente, Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of VISO TRUST, also highlighted the significance of the acquisition, stating: “Enterprise organisations are expanding their third-party vendor networks while facing more sophisticated cyber threats through those same relationships. Yet, most are still managing that risk manually, and that gap is exactly the problem VISO TRUST was built to address.

“Joining Protecht means we can meet that demand at scale, combining our AI and agent capabilities with a world-class GRC platform, to deliver something genuinely differentiated in the market and for our customers.”

As part of the agreement, both Paul Valente and Russ Sherman, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, will continue in their current roles, ensuring continuity and expertise within the combined organization.

Notably, this acquisition follows Protecht’s recent $280 million investment from PSG Equity, underscoring the company’s aggressive growth trajectory and commitment to innovation. Overall, the deal positions Protecht to deliver a more comprehensive, AI-driven approach to enterprise risk management, helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected threat landscape.

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