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  • 1.  Vendor Questionnaire Templates

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    Posted 08-18-2021 04:40 PM
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    We're establishing our TPRM program and are evaluating questionnaires. While we're leaning towards SIG LIte for our IT vendors and some of our other large vendors, there's a concern that the SIG may be too extensive for some of our more moderately sized vendors. 

    Any suggestions for existing templates which are not quite as expansive?



  • 2.  RE: Vendor Questionnaire Templates

    Posted 08-24-2021 10:07 AM
    It can be tough to establish a mid-level or 'baseline' questionnaire that is suitable for moderate to low-risk vendors. However, your dilemma is very common; the SIG is extensive, and too much for many vendors to entertain. I have always liked having a fairly simple, very high-level questionnaire that can accommodate even the most stubborn vendors, that gives the bare-bones picture of a vendor's inner workings and control environment. This would be one that asks, at a high level, if there are functions/departments/policies in place - such as, "do you have a privacy program? Do you have an information Security policy? Does it include encryption, access management, asset management, physical security, etc.? Do you have a BC/DR plan in place that is tested annually?" This can at least give insight into their control competence.

    Anyone else have thoughts on this?