Third-Party Risk Assessment Tool
CisoDeck gives vCISO consultants a structured workflow to assess, score, and monitor third-party vendor risk across every client. Send questionnaires, auto-score responses against NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, and generate risk reports without juggling spreadsheets.
Key takeaways
- Structured vendor questionnaires mapped to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001 & SOC 2
- Automated risk scoring with customizable control weighting
- Assessment expiration tracking with automated reminders
- White-label reports showing vendor risk posture per client
- EU data residency, plans from $49/mo, 14-day free trial
Why is third-party risk management critical for your clients?
Over 60% of data breaches involve a third-party vendor. Your clients rely on dozens of SaaS providers, cloud hosts, and managed service providers that each introduce risk. Without a structured assessment process, those risks remain invisible until an incident occurs. As a vCISO, demonstrating vendor risk oversight is one of the highest-value services you can offer.
What does the assessment workflow look like?
Vendor Classification
Categorize vendors by data sensitivity and business criticality to determine assessment depth and frequency.
Questionnaire Distribution
Send customizable security questionnaires to vendors. Track completion status and send reminders automatically.
Automated Scoring
Responses are scored against framework controls with configurable weighting. Get a risk rating instantly.
Risk Register Integration
Vendor risks feed directly into your client's risk register, creating a unified view of organizational risk.
Remediation Tracking
Track vendor remediation commitments with deadlines and evidence requirements. Follow up automatically.
Executive Reporting
Generate white-label vendor risk summaries for board packs and client reviews with one click.
How does CisoDeck compare to enterprise TPRM tools?
Enterprise TPRM platforms like OneTrust, Prevalent, and BitSight are designed for large in-house security teams and carry price tags to match -- often $50,000+/year. CisoDeck is purpose-built for solo and boutique vCISO consultants who need multi-client vendor risk management at a fraction of the cost. You get framework-mapped questionnaires, automated scoring, and white-label reporting starting at $49/mo.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a third-party risk assessment?
- A third-party risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of the security, compliance, and operational risks that vendors, suppliers, and service providers introduce to your client's organization. It typically covers data handling practices, access controls, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
- How do you conduct a third-party risk assessment?
- Start by classifying vendors by data sensitivity and business criticality. Send risk questionnaires covering security controls, compliance certifications, and incident history. Score responses against your framework of choice (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2), document findings, and assign risk ratings. CisoDeck automates this entire workflow.
- What frameworks should third-party assessments align to?
- NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001 Annex A, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, and Cyber Essentials are the most common. CisoDeck maps assessment questions to all four frameworks simultaneously, so you get multi-framework coverage from a single questionnaire.
- How often should vendors be reassessed?
- Critical vendors handling sensitive data should be reassessed annually at minimum. High-risk vendors may warrant quarterly reviews. CisoDeck tracks assessment expiration dates and sends automated reminders so no vendor review lapses.
- Can I customize the vendor questionnaire?
- Yes. CisoDeck provides a default questionnaire based on industry best practices, and you can add, remove, or modify questions to match your client's specific requirements or industry regulations.
- How does scoring work?
- Each vendor response is scored against control objectives. CisoDeck calculates an overall risk rating (critical, high, medium, low) with a numerical score. You can adjust weighting for controls that matter most to your client's risk profile.
- What does a third-party risk assessment cost with CisoDeck?
- Third-party risk assessments are included in all paid plans. Starter ($49/mo) supports up to 5 clients, Professional ($129/mo) up to 15, and Consultancy ($299/mo) offers unlimited clients. All plans include a 14-day free trial.