New vendor list makes it easier to know at a glance the state of the vendor risk program
Tabs break out active vendors by the stages of the evaluation process - Classification, Assessment, and Remediation
More information is available from the vendor list providing better functionality
New format offers optimal maneuverability, coupling a search bar with extensive filters and sorts
To-do items are clearly marked and a counter badge next to each stage designates how many vendors require action on the Risk Manager’s part
New filters for easy sorting
Sort by stage
Users have the option of focusing on vendors within a particular stage
Sort by progress
Sort filter provides the ability to narrow in on vendors at a certain progress point within each stage
Sort by outcome
Users can quickly filter by “Accepted” and “Rejected” vendors
Sort by relationship owner
Risk Managers are able to sort by relationship owner, and quickly determine the standing of each user
Sort by impact level
Quickly determine the impact level of each vendor for easy prioritization
Search field on the vendor list page
Users have the ability to easily search for vendors from anywhere on the Vendor List screen
Metrics track progress in Vendor List stage
New UI includes metrics that track the overall progress of the organization’s VRM program
Metrics track vendors in the Classification stage
UI provides a clear impact breakdown between high, medium, and low risk vendors
New UI tracks the number of vendors that are assigned to the Risk Manager for classification
Provides a clear count of To-Do items
Metrics track vendors in the Assessment stage
Provides a clear breakdown of vendor FISASCORES
Risk Managers are shown the number of vendors waiting approval and overdue assessments
Metrics track vendors in the Remediation stage
Risk Managers are able to see items that need approval and are quickly alerted to them
Number of overdue items are shown at a glance
Customizable due date options
Default dates are chosen automatically
Risk Managers have the option of choosing a customized date for classification questionnaire and assessment
Overdue dates show in red
New import features
New easy-to-use import UI screen
Option to download the import template
Direct access to verbiage to help your team with assembling import list
Provides a short list of the required fields for the template
Easy to use browse and upload feature
Option to export vendor list
The option to export the vendor list provides the Risk Manager the option to share information without necessarily giving admin access to the program
Vendor Information Page replaces the Vendor Information Panel
Vendor Information Page now accessible via a pencil icon on the vendor list
Takes fewer clicks for the user to access pivotal information about the vendor
Information made more functionally available
For example, users are now able to quickly add a business unit without navigating to another window
Expanded the amount of information captured for each vendor.
International addresses supported
Service tags can be added
Industry selected from dropdown
New UI to invite vendor contacts
In the Vendor Information Page, Risk Managers have the functionality to:
Edit vendor contact information
Change the primary vendor contact (indicated by a star icon)
Remove vendor by clicking on trash icon
Add contacts to the vendor organization’s directory
In the evaluation screen, able to choose vendor contacts that should have access to complete the assessment
Can invite for the first time or resend vendor contact invitation email
Confirm Classification without sending invite to complete assessment
Change to workflow – now able to confirm classification without automatically sending the vendor an invite to do their assessment
Feature is able to be toggled on and off
Ability to end an evaluation without completing it
In certain situations, it makes sense to end an evaluation before it’s completed
Risk Manager required to sign off when circumventing the VENDEFENSE process
Risk Manager will have to leave an explanation as to why they’re circumventing VENDEFENSE processes
Useful for accommodating vendors that have undergone rigorous assessment via other methods (third party assessment, HITRUST certification, etc)
Quick answer feature
Provides the ability to answer all questions either “True,” “False,” or “NA” within a section of the assessment
Easier usability for vendors completing the assessment
Trust Two Factor Authentication for 30 days
Users have the ability of trusting the device after successfully logging in
