Best Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment Software

Brandon Summers-Miller
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Researched and written by Brandon Summers-Miller

Vendor security and privacy assessment software helps companies manage cybersecurity and privacy risk assessment processes when identifying, evaluating, and regularly reevaluating their vendors, service providers, and other third parties. The purpose of this software is to help companies understand the privacy and cybersecurity risks associated with doing business with specific prospective and existing third parties. Vendor security and privacy assessments often include reviewing and scoring a vendor’s cybersecurity policies, documentation, results of recent audits, certifications, and legal agreements on how sensitive or personally identifying data will be accessed, used, processed, or sold as defined by data privacy laws such as the GDPR or CCPA.

Vendor security and privacy assessment software assists two constituencies—both the company and the third party they do business with. Companies use this software to assess the cybersecurity and data privacy compliance of their third-party vendors, while vendors use this software to more easily reply to buyers’ questionnaires and publish their company’s cybersecurity and data privacy compliance information in a centralized, up-to-date, and referenceable exchange. This software allows vendors to use the same responses across multiple customer assessments, as well as proactively share information with customers, which saves the vendor time instead of manually editing individual spreadsheets or forms. On the customer side, vendor security and privacy assessment software is typically managed by information security teams. On the vendor side, sales teams typically use the software to distribute security and privacy compliance information to prospective customers. Vendor security and privacy assessment software often integrates with other software tools, including CRM software, governance, risk & compliance software , and cybersecurity services providers, such as ratings services providers.

Vendor security and privacy assessment software is for evaluating external parties and therefore is different from internal privacy or security risk assessment processes which utilize software such as privacy impact assessment (PIA) software or security risk analysis software. This software is also different from IT risk management software, which monitors risk of a company’s internal systems or data use. Vendor security and privacy assessment software is similar to, but narrower in scope than vendor management software and third party & supplier risk management software, which evaluates risk more broadly than security or privacy, such as financial fraud, corruption, or human rights violations.

To qualify for inclusion in the Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment category, a product must:

Enable vendors to own, manage, and publish a company profile containing cybersecurity and data privacy compliance information and documentation
Allow companies to assess vendor profiles in a centralized catalog, as well as by utilizing workflow to engage with vendors and request documentation such as security questionnaires, audits, certifications, etc.
Provide customer-facing teams with workflow to easily share access to the company’s vendor profile, including the ability to link to the profile on a company website or in marketing materials
Facilitate automated notifications, alerts, and reminders for specific actions including upcoming assessments, profile access requests, etc.
Support standardized security and privacy framework questionnaire templates commonly requested by customers, such as CAIQ, SIG, NIST, VSA, GDPR, ISO 27001, Privacy Shield, etc.
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Featured Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment Software At A Glance

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Vanta
(2,349)4.6 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Vanta is the leading Agentic Trust Platform helping 15k+ companies—like Atlassian, Duolingo, Golden State Warriors, and Icelandair—start and scale their security programs and build trust with buyers.

Users: CTO, CEO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 55% Small-Business, 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Vanta's ease of use, its ability to integrate with various tools, and its automation of evidence collection, which saves significant time and effort. Users mentioned issues with Vanta's pricing, particularly for smaller companies, occasional difficulties with integrations, and a desire for more robust reporting and vendor risk management features.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Compliance, Integrations, Automation, Time-saving
ConsIntegration Issues, Pricing Issues, Expensive, Limited Integrations, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Vanta features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.6
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.4
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.7
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Vanta
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@TrustVanta
4,377 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,624 employees on LinkedIn®
UpGuard
(654)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$1,750.00
8th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

UpGuard provides cybersecurity risk management software (offered as SaaS) that helps organizations across the globe prevent data breaches by continuously monitoring their third-party vendors and their

Users: Security Analyst, CISO · Industries: Financial Services, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 49% Enterprise, 37% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Security, Risk Management, Time-saving, Customer Support
ConsLack of Clarity, Expensive, Limited Functionality, Improvement Needed, Limited Customization
User SatisfactionSeller Details
UpGuard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.5
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.9
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
UpGuard
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Mountain View, California
Twitter
@UpGuard
8,728 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
322 employees on LinkedIn®
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Drata
(1,144)4.7 out of 5
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7th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Drata is a security and compliance automation platform that continuously monitors and collects evidence of a company's security controls, while streamlining compliance workflows end-to-end to ensure a

Users: CTO, CEO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 52% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCustomer Support, Ease of Use, Compliance, Time-saving, Integrations
ConsLimited Integrations, Improvements Needed, Integration Issues, Lack of Clarity, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Drata features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.6
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
8.1
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Drata
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Diego, US
Twitter
@DrataHQ
1,492 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
690 employees on LinkedIn®
Secureframe
(794)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
5th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Secureframe empowers businesses to build trust with customers by simplifying information security and compliance through AI and automation. Thousands of organizations such as AngelList, Nasdaq, Coda,

Users: CEO, CTO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 65% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Compliance, Automation, Security, Integrations
ConsIntegration Issues, Limited Integrations, Limited Customization, Improvements Needed, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Secureframe features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.1
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.7
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
8.0
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Secureframe
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@secureframe
2,227 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
125 employees on LinkedIn®
Sprinto
(1,609)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
1st Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Sprinto is the world's first Autonomous Trust Platform, detecting change across your posture, determining what's at risk, and acting across compliance, vendor risk, AI governance, and more, so your or

Users: CTO, CEO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 56% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Compliance, Helpful, Compliance Management
ConsIntegration Issues, Limited Integrations, Limited Customization, Unclear Guidance, Software Bugs
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Sprinto features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.6
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.4
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
8.9
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
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Sprinto Technology Private Limited
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@sprintoHQ
13,308 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
460 employees on LinkedIn®
Scrut Automation
(1,299)4.9 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Scrut Automation is a leading compliance automation platform designed for fast-growing businesses looking to streamline security, risk, and compliance without disrupting operations. It centralizes com

Users: CTO, CEO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 50% Small-Business, 48% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Compliance Management, Helpful, Compliance
ConsImprovement Needed, Technical Issues, Missing Features, UX Improvement, Learning Curve
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Scrut Automation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.2
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.2
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
8.7
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Scrut Automation
Company Website
Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
Palo Alto, US
Twitter
@scrutsocial
119 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
in.linkedin.com
230 employees on LinkedIn®
IBM OpenPages
(76)4.2 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

OpenPages is an AI-powered, easy-to-use, and highly scalable GRC management solution that runs on any cloud and centralizes siloed risk management functions into a single environment. OpenPages lays

Industries: Banking, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 39% Mid-Market, 34% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsRisk Management, Time-saving, Automation, Ease of Use, Security
ConsComplexity, Expensive, Improvement Needed, Learning Curve, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
IBM OpenPages features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.8
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
9.8
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
IBM
Year Founded
1911
HQ Location
Armonk, NY
Twitter
@IBM
708,652 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
339,241 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
SWX:IBM
Thoropass
(578)4.7 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Thoropass is a modern compliance audit firm that helps organizations of all sizes build and prove trust with high-quality audits, expert guidance, and integrated security services. Combining deep audi

Users: CEO, CTO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 70% Small-Business, 26% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Helpful, Customer Support, Compliance, Team Helpfulness
ConsLack of Clarity, Integration Issues, Audit Issues, Improvements Needed, Limited Integrations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Thoropass features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.5
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.8
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Thoropass
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
New York
Twitter
@thoropass
382 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
232 employees on LinkedIn®
RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management
(117)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $4,999.00
2nd Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

RiskProfiler is an advanced cybersecurity platform purpose-built for Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). It unifies external, cloud, vendor, and brand risk intelligence into a single ecosyst

Users: Software Engineer, Security Consultant · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Design · Market Segment: 66% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsRisk Management, Features, Customer Support, Ease of Use, Easy Setup
ConsLearning Curve, Complexity, Difficult Learning, Learning Difficulty, Complex Setup
User SatisfactionSeller Details
RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.8
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
9.7
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Riskprofiler
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Rock Hill , US
Twitter
@riskprofilerio
187 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
28 employees on LinkedIn®
OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance
(109)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

OneTrust's Tech Risk & Compliance solution simplifies compliance and effectively manage risks. You can scale your resources and optimize your risk and compliance lifecycle by automating governance

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 47% Mid-Market, 39% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Automation, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Features
ConsComplex Implementation, Difficult Setup, Complex Setup, Learning Curve, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.5
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.7
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.4
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
OneTrust
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Twitter
@OneTrust
6,559 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,543 employees on LinkedIn®
Responsive, formerly RFPIO
(1,272)4.5 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Responsive is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. Our commitment to product innovation and customer suc

Users: Proposal Manager, Proposal Writer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 48% Mid-Market, 39% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, Time-saving, Efficiency, Team Collaboration
ConsLearning Curve, Not Intuitive, Inaccurate Responses, Non-Intuitive Features, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Responsive, formerly RFPIO features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
7.1
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
7.7
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
6.6
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Responsive
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Frisco, Texas
Twitter
@responsiveio
1,743 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
708 employees on LinkedIn®
Loopio
(813)4.6 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Loopio is the most highly-trusted response management software, helping enterprise businesses supercharge and scale their response process for RFPs, RFIs, Security Questionnaires, and more. Loopio str

Users: Proposal Manager, Bid Manager · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 51% Mid-Market, 34% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Time-saving, Efficiency, Features, Intuitive
ConsMissing Features, Limitations, Limited Features, Inaccurate Responses, Formatting Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Loopio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
7.7
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
8.8
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.3
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Loopio Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Toronto
Twitter
@loopioinc
1,666 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
315 employees on LinkedIn®
Bitsight
(72)4.6 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Bitsight is the global leader in cyber risk intelligence, helping teams make informed risk decisions with the industry’s most extensive external security data and analytics. With 3,500 customers and 6

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Hospital & Health Care · Market Segment: 74% Enterprise, 22% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsSecurity, Risk Management, Ease of Use, Features, Customer Support
ConsMissing Features, Lack of Clarity, Poor Notifications, Slow Performance, Delay Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Bitsight features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
8.7
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
7.6
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
7.7
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Bitsight
Company Website
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@BitSight
4,493 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
740 employees on LinkedIn®
Securiti
(83)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Securiti is the pioneer of the DataAI Command Center, a centralized platform that enables the safe use of data and GenAI. It provides unified data intelligence, controls and orchestration across hybri

Industries: Computer Software, Retail · Market Segment: 66% Enterprise, 13% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the product's user-friendly interface, robust automation for essential privacy tasks, and excellent customer support. Users mentioned some functional limitations, a noticeable learning curve, and delays with implementing some identified tool enhancements that can affect the overall user experience.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Customer Support, Features, Helpful, Problem Solving
ConsComplexity, Learning Curve, Implementation Issues, Complexity Issues, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Securiti features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.8
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.2
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
9.8
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Veeam
Company Website
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Columbus, OH
Twitter
@veeam
51,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,666 employees on LinkedIn®
Copla
(95)4.9 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Copla offers an advanced cybersecurity compliance platform for financial institutions, focusing on DORA while also supporting a range of other industry frameworks. Our platform simplifies compliance w

Industries: Financial Services, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 69% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers like the platform's ability to centralize compliance documents, provide step-by-step guidance, automate evidence collection, and offer real-time overviews of compliance across various frameworks. Users reported that the initial setup and integration with external cloud repositories can be challenging, some features are still under development, and certain advanced features require onboarding.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCompliance, Ease of Use, Time-saving, Auditing, Evidence Collection
ConsDifficult Setup, Integration Issues, Complex Setup, UX Improvement, Learning Curve
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Copla features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 9.0
9.3
Risk Scoring
Average: 8.8
9.3
Questionnaire Templates
Average: 8.6
9.5
4th Party Assessments
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Seller
Copla
Company Website
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41 employees on LinkedIn®
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