Vendor Security Risk Assessment Checklist

This free vendor security checklist is designed to guide organizations through a thorough due diligence process when onboarding new third-party vendors. Whether a vendor will access sensitive data, connect to internal systems, or handle regulated information, this vendor risk assessment checklist helps determine the appropriate level of cybersecurity scrutiny. It includes key evaluation areas such as network security, access controls, incident response, disaster recovery, and asset management—enabling you to identify potential risks before they impact your business. This vendor risk management checklist will walk you through a structured assessment to ensure risks are identified and mitigated early in the relationship.

The checklist also includes guidance on vendor audit checklist components—covering contractual safeguards like SLAs, liability clauses, and audit rights—ensuring your agreements align with your security requirements. It concludes with continuous monitoring practices to help you keep vendors accountable over time. Developed by Compass IT Compliance, this resource supports security, compliance, and risk teams in strengthening their third-party risk management programs through effective and repeatable vendor due diligence. Download your copy today to simplify your process and reinforce your organization’s security posture.