UpGuard Vendor Risk

UpGuard Vendor Risk is an enterprise third-party risk management (TPRM) and cyber security ratings platform that enables organizations to assess, monitor, and remediate the cybersecurity risks introduced by external vendors and supply chain partners. Recognizing that supply chain vulnerabilities and third-party data breaches are leading causes of security incidents, UpGuard combines continuous non-invasive external attack surface assessments with automated security questionnaires to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree evaluation of vendor risk. The platform continuously monitors vendors' internet-facing assets—evaluating SSL/TLS configurations, email security (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), DNS hygiene, open ports, and unpatched CVEs. UpGuard correlates these technical findings with automated questionnaires aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and SIG. The platform features an AI-assisted questionnaire engine that extracts evidence from vendor documentation automatically, accelerating review cycles. UpGuard continuously scans for data leaks across the public web and dark web, alerting security teams if vendor credentials or sensitive corporate files are exposed. UpGuard empowers procurement and security leaders to onboard vendors safely, reduce supply chain blind spots, and ensure compliance.