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Supplier Reviews

Secure Your Supply Chain. Protect What Matters.

What is a Supplier Review?

Working with external suppliers is essential for modern business, but it also introduces risks that are often overlooked. Third party supplier reviews are designed to assess the security posture of your vendors and partners. These assessments help you understand whether your suppliers meet the security standards your business relies on, and whether they pose a risk to your data, operations or compliance obligations.

Secarma’s supplier review process evaluates how vendors store, process and protect sensitive information. It identifies weaknesses, gaps in compliance and areas where additional safeguards are needed. By doing so, it helps you manage risk in your supply chain and build confidence that your organisation’s security extends beyond its own perimeter.

Whether you are engaging a new supplier or reviewing existing partnerships, our service helps you take control of third party risk and protect what matters most.

98%
of organisations have a relationship with at least one third party that has experienced a data breach in the last two years.
Ponemon Institute
59%
of data breaches can be traced back to third party vendors.
SecureLink and Ponemon Institute
77%
of organisations lack full visibility into the third parties handling their data.
Deloitte Global Third Party Risk Survey

Third party suppliers can introduce serious security risks, especially if they have access to your systems, data or networks. Even the most secure organisations can be compromised through a less secure vendor.

Reduces the Risk of Data Breaches and Incidents

Suppliers often handle sensitive data or connect to internal systems. If their controls are weak, your organisation becomes vulnerable. Due diligence helps ensure they meet appropriate security requirements.

Supports Regulatory and Legal Compliance

Many frameworks and laws require you to verify that your suppliers meet specific standards. This includes GDPR, PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. Failing to do so can lead to penalties and reputational damage.

Preserves Brand Reputation and Customer Trust

Security failures at the supplier level can still harm your business. Being proactive reduces this risk and shows your clients and partners that you take security seriously at every level.

How Secarma Delivers Value
Independent Risk Expertise
Our consultants bring hands-on experience in security audits, compliance and third party risk management. We offer an objective, expert view of your suppliers' security posture.
Clear and Comprehensive Reporting
We deliver concise reports that highlight the risks, document compliance issues and offer practical recommendations. These are ready for sharing with internal stakeholders, boards or auditors.
Custom Risk Scoring and Tiering
We categorise suppliers by the type of data they access, their role in your business and the risks they introduce. This helps you prioritise your remediation and engagement efforts.
Integration with Your Compliance Frameworks
Our process aligns with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and other key standards. We help you build a supplier assessment process that satisfies both internal governance and external requirements.
Strategic Support Beyond Assessment
We don't stop at the report. We help you define long-term supplier policies, review contracts and support ongoing vendor security improvement.
Scalable Delivery for Every Business Size
Whether you need a one-off assessment or a full vendor review program, we adapt our approach to match your goals, budget and industry expectations.
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