Supplier Assessment Framework
You focus on assessing suppliers, we’ll take care of the framework
Our standardised framework allows you to easily compare/benchmark your suppliers, stay on top of existing/incoming regulations and focus your attention on ensuring your companies’ data is being looked after. The framework is updated every 6 months to account for any recent developments in the security landscape so you can be confident you’re asking the right questions to suppliers.
Understanding our framework
Industry-agnostic
Suitable for use across all industries, including Finance, Public Sector, Telecoms, Healthcare & Critical Infrastructure.
Standardised
Our standardised control framework covers ISO27002, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework & Cyber Essentials.
Customisable Policies
Use policies to add flexibility to the standardised framework, reflecting your risk appetite.
Increase Efficiency
Instantly connect with your suppliers and review their regularly updated Risk Ledger security profile, eliminating back & forth of security questionnaires.
Control Based
Standardised, control-based questions make it easy for suppliers to understand and provide clear, actionable data.
Loved by suppliers
Our framework can be used by your suppliers for all their clients, reducing the assessment burden and increasing the quality of responses. Learn more
Security Risks
Security is at the heart of Risk Ledger's Supplier Assessment Framework. We cover compliance with key security certifications, ensure all relevant company policies are in place, check that major data protection legislation is being followed and explore technical controls for corporate networks, cloud environments and secure software development.
Financial Risk
Financial Controls to prevent, identify, and respond to evidence of financial crime are also included in Risk Ledger's Supplier Assessment Framework. This includes checks for compliance with relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, applicable Anti-Bribery and Corruption (AB&C) legislation, fraud prevention and sanctions.
Environmental, Social and Governance
Risk Ledger's Supplier Assessment Framework also covers a range of non-security risks that a third-party may pose. This includes how your organisation manages and governs its environmental and social impact. It includes checks covering financial stability and looks for policies covering health & safety, the environment and whistleblowing. It also checks that human rights regulations are being followed and that diversity & inclusion commitments are documented.
UK Government Data and Personnel Security
This add-on domain is specific to suppliers working with the UK government. Please reach out to support@riskledger.com if you need help with this domain.
Frequently asked questions
How often is your framework reviewed?
Our framework is reviewed every 6 months. Our team looks at incoming regulations/industry trends and adjusts the framework accordingly. However, we see the framework as a collaborative effort and encourage the Risk Ledger community to suggest amendments. This 2 pronged approach is what ensures that our framework is up to date and is as robust as possible.
Can I add my own questions to the framework?
Risk Ledger's standardised framework is built to address a range of regulations so you shouldn’t need to add any questions. However, we review our framework every 6 months so if there are gaps please let us know and we can look into them.
Does the framework cover ISO, NIST, DORA etc.?
Most likely yes! Our framework has been built with all the major certifications & assessment frameworks in mind. In addition, we are constantly reviewing it to ensure it’s up to date. If you want to check about a specific certification or framework please get in touch.