Frequently Asked Questions about ThreatNG's Vendor Risk Management
Your business relies on a complex web of vendors, and the traditional way of managing that risk—with static questionnaires and annual audits—is no longer enough. The threats facing your supply chain are dynamic and ever-changing, making your organization vulnerable to what you can't see. This FAQ is designed to answer your most pressing questions and show you how ThreatNG provides a new, proactive approach to vendor risk management, giving you the confidence and visibility you need to protect your business.
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While a necessary part of due diligence, traditional vendor assessments are static, providing only a point-in-time snapshot of risk. This leaves organizations exposed to new vulnerabilities and threats that emerge the day after the assessment is complete. The current approach is reactive, relying on vendor-provided information that may not reflect their true external security posture. You can't manage what you can't see, and your vendors' digital attack surfaces are a prime target for adversaries.
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ThreatNG is an all-in-one solution that provides an external, unauthenticated assessment of your vendors. It operates from an outside-in perspective, identifying vulnerabilities and digital risks in the same way an attacker would. By continuously monitoring your vendors' external attack surfaces, ThreatNG provides a dynamic, real-time view of their security posture. This means you can proactively identify and mitigate risks as they appear, rather than waiting for an annual review.
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ThreatNG provides a suite of scores and continuously updated intelligence repositories, branded as DarCache, to give you actionable insights. Key scores like Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility and Supply Chain & Third Party Exposure are derived from real-world intelligence. For example, DarCache tracks over 70 ransomware gangs and compromised credentials on the dark web. This allows you to see if a critical vendor is a potential target or has been compromised, giving you the ability to get ahead of a major incident. The built-in Knowledgebase also provides a reason for the finding, as well as a recommendation for how to reduce the risk.
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By moving from static assessments to continuous monitoring, ThreatNG gives you confidence and peace of mind. It reduces the manual effort of follow-up questionnaires with Dynamically generated Correlation Evidence Questionnaires and helps you prioritize your efforts with Prioritized Reporting. The platform’s advanced search features and detailed investigations of discovery and assessment results allow you to quickly identify specific risks. Ultimately, this means you can focus on strategic risk mitigation rather than time-consuming data collection.
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Yes, ThreatNG provides an External GRC Assessment that evaluates your organization’s GRC posture from an external, attacker-centric perspective. It maps identified vulnerabilities and risks directly to relevant GRC frameworks, including PCI DSS, to help you uncover and address security and compliance gaps. The platform also includes Policy Management features with customizable scoring and pre-built templates to ensure your VRM program aligns with your organization's specific risk tolerance.
