Vendor Assessment
A vendor assessment is a thorough background check for potential suppliers that allows an organization to gauge their due diligence, competence, and dependability for the safeguarding of business interests and stringent quality control.
This assessment encompasses various evaluation dimensions, including the following:
- Penetration testing: Commonly known as pen testing, penetration testing is a structured and authorized examination of a company’s network, applications, or systems. It aims to identify and assess potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious entities. The intention is not to damage but to unveil weak points to help organizations strengthen their defenses. The methods applied during this form of testing are intrusive as they include actions such as attempting to gain unauthorized access, probing for weaknesses, or simulating cyberattacks, but are conducted in a controlled environment to prevent any real damage or unauthorized...