Every vendor you use inherits into your own risk posture — VRM gives you a structured way to evaluate and keep tabs on that exposure.
It starts with a vendor inventory, tiered by how much access a vendor has to sensitive data or systems. Higher-tier vendors are asked for evidence — SOC 2 reports, ISO certificates, security questionnaires — and lower-tier vendors get a lighter review. Instead of a one-time check at signing, vendors are re-assessed on a recurring cycle.
Vendor risk scoring