Vendor Security Assessment Checklist

Use this Vendor Security Assessment Checklist questionnaire to evaluate a vendor's physical and IT security, infrastructure, policies, procedures etc.

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Vendor Security Assessment Checklist

Physical Security

Network And Infrastructure Security

Data Protection

Incident Response And Business Continuity

Personnel Security

Compliance And Regulatory Requirements

Vendor Management

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Vendor Security Assessment Checklist

Use this Vendor Security Assessment Checklist questionnaire to evaluate a vendor's physical and IT security, infrastructure, policies, procedures etc.

1. Are access controls to vendor premises, data centers, or sensitive areas maintained securely?

2. Are surveillance systems and security measures in place to protect physical assets?

3. Are visitor management protocols and identification procedures enforced?

1. Are firewall configurations and rules properly defined and implemented?

2. Are intrusion detection and prevention systems operational?

3. Is the network segmented and isolated to protect sensitive data?

4. Are encryption protocols in place for data in transit?

5. Are vulnerability management and patching processes regularly followed?

1. Are data classification and handling procedures clearly defined and followed?

2. Are data encryption methods used for both storage and transmission?

3. Are backup and disaster recovery plans in place and regularly tested?

4. Are data retention and disposal policies adhered to?

5. Are access controls and user management processes effectively enforced?

1. Is there an incident response plan that includes detection, containment, and recovery processes?

2. Are Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans in place and maintained?

3. Are incident response and business continuity plans regularly tested and updated?

4. Are communication and escalation procedures clearly defined for incidents?

1. Are background checks and screening processes conducted for employees with access to sensitive data?

2. Are security awareness training programs provided to staff?

3. Are termination procedures followed to ensure timely removal of system access for former employees?

4. Are non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies in place and enforced?

1. Is there adherence to relevant industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)?

2. Is there compliance with data protection and privacy laws?

3. Are audit trails and monitoring of compliance activities maintained?

4. Are security incidents documented and reported to regulatory bodies, if required?

1. Do vendor contracts or service-level agreements include security clauses and requirements?

2. Are regular security audits and assessments conducted for ongoing vendor monitoring?

3. Are vendor performance reviews and remediation processes carried out?

4. Are incident reporting and communication expectations clearly defined with vendors?