Vendor Onboarding

What is Vendor Onboarding?

Vendor onboarding includes registration, inherent risk scoring, due diligence, contracting, access provisioning, and documentation collection. In TPRM, onboarding determines whether a vendor meets security and compliance standards before work begins..

FAQs

Why is onboarding structured?

To ensure vendors are vetted before engagement.

Does onboarding include assessments?

Yes, questionnaires and evidence reviews.

Can onboarding delays be risky?

Yes, they can slow business operations.