VendorGuard: third-party risk management solution for DORA compliance

VendorGuard offers a streamlined and holistic approach to vendor oversight. With tools for contract compliance, risk assessment, incident response, and quarterly reporting, VendorGuard ensures DORA compliance and addresses multi-level vendor risks.

Are you prepared for quarterly DORA audits?

The rising stakes of vendor oversight

High stakes for financial institutions

DORA mandates rigorous oversight of ICT third-party relationships, making vendor risk a core aspect of operational resilience.

Urgent compliance deadlines

With the first quarterly vendor report due March 31st, institutions must act quickly to avoid penalties and reputational harm.

Key compliance requirements

Regulators demand vendor classification, robust contracts, and proactive incident response plans to mitigate risks.

Severe consequences for non-compliance

Failing to meet DORA’s standards can result in fines, operational disruptions, and lasting reputational damage.

Conquer DORA’s toughest challenges with VendorGuard

Simplified compliance

VendorGuard ensures your institution meets DORA requirements with minimal effort, providing audit-ready reports and expert guidance.

Reduced risk exposure

Proactive risk assessments and incident response plans to safeguard your institution from third-party vulnerabilities and regulatory penalties.

Strengthened vendor relationships

Improve collaboration and accountability with clear expectations, regular updates, and effective communication channels.

Enhanced efficiency

Streamlined vendor management processes free up internal resources, allowing your team to focus on strategic initiatives.

Cost savings

Optimized vendor performance and well-negotiated contracts result in measurable cost reductions over time.

Peace of mind

With VendorGuard managing your vendor ecosystem, you can operate confidently, knowing compliance and resilience are in expert hands.

Our CISO & compliance team is trusted by leaders across industries

Streamline vendor contracts on autopilot

VendorGuard ensures all contracts meet DORA’s requirements by incorporating essential provisions like service level agreements (SLAs), exit strategies, and cooperation in resilience testing. It also provides templates and best practices to simplify future agreements, keeping compliance efficient and consistent.

Get to know your vendors

Our vendor security platform assists in building a comprehensive vendor inventory and classifying them as critical or non-critical based on service impact and data processing volume. It conducts thorough risk assessments, evaluates DORA compliance benchmarks, and identifies gaps that need immediate attention.

Take control of DORA’s quarterly reporting requirements

VendorGuard ensures audit readiness by delivering timely and comprehensive reports. The reports include performance metrics, incident response updates, and a detailed evaluation of your overall risk posture.

Activate resolution plans

Our vendor security platform develops and tests resolution plans on autopilot. It mitigates risks and ensures efficient communication with vendors throughout the process.

Get expert CISO and compliance team guidance

Mastering DORA vendor oversight requires time and expertise - that’s where our CISO and compliance team step in to bridge the gap. Our team combines regulatory expertise with deep cybersecurity knowledge to help organizations classify vendors, mitigate risks, and meet stringent DORA compliance standards.

Holistic vendor oversight management for full DORA compliance

Compliance-ready contracts

Ensure vendor agreements meet DORA’s stringent requirements, with SLAs, exit strategies, and resilience testing provisions included.

Comprehensive risk reporting

Deliver quarterly, audit-ready reports that detail vendor compliance metrics, incident responses, and overall risk posture.

Proactive incident management

Implement and test incident response plans while creating seamless transition strategies to ensure business continuity.

Ongoing monitoring

Continuous vendor oversight with real-time monitoring, actionable insights, and audit-ready compliance reports.

Vendor risk classification

Maintain a detailed inventory of vendors, categorized by criticality and business impact.

CISO consultations

Get expert advice on optimizing your cybersecurity strategy.

Regulatory expertise

VendorGuard leverages deep DORA expertise to streamline vendor management and ensure compliance.

Exit and continuity planning

Establish comprehensive exit strategies, including transition plans for critical vendors.

Frequently asked questions

VendorGuard simplifies compliance by managing every stage of vendor oversight, from contract updates and risk assessments to quarterly security reporting and incident response planning. Our expertise ensures your institution meets regulatory standards efficiently.

VendorGuard handles vendors of all criticality levels, from direct service providers to subcontractors. Our classification framework helps identify and prioritize vendors based on their business impact and data-handling roles.

VendorGuard reduces administrative burdens, ensures compliance with regulatory expertise, and delivers streamlined, proactive vendor management—freeing your team to focus on core operations.