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What should be in a vendor risk assessment?


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What should be in a vendor risk assessment?


Below are the aspects that should be covered in a vendor risk assessment.                                                                                   

Vendor Risk Assessment Performance:

  • Evaluate the vendor’s ability to meet the performance requirements of the agreement
  • Assess the vendor’s track record of meeting deadlines or other performance requirements
  • Determine the vendor’s ability to provide the necessary resources

Compliance:

  • Verify that the vendor is in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • Assess the vendor’s policies and procedures for ensuring ongoing compliance
  • Evaluate the vendor’s security measures and processes 
Disaster Preparedness
  • Evaluate the vendor’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  • Determine the vendor’s ability to respond quickly to any potential disasters
  • Assess the vendor’s ability to protect data and systems in the event of a disaster

Security Processes:

  • Assess the vendor’s security policies and procedures
  • Evaluate the vendor’s security controls and technology
  • Verify that the vendor has a process for responding to security incidents

Cyberthreat Governance and Organizational Structure:

  • Determine the vendor’s organizational structure and how it relates to cyberthreats
  • Evaluate the vendor’s governance policies and procedures for managing cyberthreats
  • Assess the vendor’s ability to respond quickly to any potential cyberthreats

Security Controls and Technology:

  • Evaluate the vendor’s security controls and technology
  • Verify that the vendor has adequate measures in place to protect data and systems
  • Assess the vendor’s ability to detect and respond to security incidents

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