CertiVend – Frequently Asked Questions
We help organizations and their vendors build trust through independent cybersecurity attestation and clear, actionable reporting.
Business & Strategic Alignment
We complement your existing procurement and risk management processes by providing independent cybersecurity attestation reports that can be reviewed and stored within your current systems. Our reports remove redundancy, standardize vendor documentation, and accelerate approvals with verified assurance.
Companies using our attestation model typically see a 50–70% reduction in vendor onboarding time and fewer document follow-ups. More importantly, they reduce cyber exposure before contracts are signed — minimizing risk, delays, and reputational damage.
Our attestation process aligns with NIST CSF v2.0 and ISO 27001 cybersecurity and compliance frameworks. Each report confirms that vendors meet essential cybersecurity requirements — helping organizations demonstrate due diligence to auditors, clients, and regulators.
Our certifications serve as independent proof that your vendor ecosystem has been validated for cybersecurity readiness. Enterprises can show clients they engage only with vetted vendors, while smaller businesses can use their CertiVend verification to demonstrate credibility and accelerate approvals.
Cybersecurity & Operational Risk
Our team conducts structured assessments and monitors attestation status to spot potential weaknesses early. Each report highlights vendors whose controls may need strengthening, helping your organization stay proactive rather than reactive.
We continuously track certification status and posture changes. If a vendor’s attestation lapses or shows deficiencies, we notify you immediately so you can take the appropriate contractual or operational action.
We review each vendor’s security documentation and validate evidence against established frameworks. Our assessments ensure that claims reflect real, operational controls — not just checkboxes.
Financial & Insurance Perspective
Our independent reports provide insurers with third-party evidence of your vendor network’s cybersecurity readiness. This transparency demonstrates risk maturity and can strengthen renewal negotiations or premium considerations.
In the event of a breach, we provide rapid context through the vendor’s attestation record and support our Vendor Recovery and System Repair process. We help the affected vendor restore operations and re-establish certification, limiting your organization’s downstream risk.
Growth, Partnerships & Community Impact
We help local SMBs meet enterprise-level cybersecurity expectations and qualify for larger partnerships. That reduces third-party risk across the region while supporting economic growth and resilience for all participants.
Vendors complete a structured assessment that includes documentation review, control validation, and operational checks. Once approved, they earn the CertiVend Verified Seal — representing verified cybersecurity accountability and readiness.
Additional Frequently Asked Questions
These operational FAQs provide more detail about CertiVend’s certification, monitoring, and vendor-assurance process.
Vendor cybersecurity attestation is the process of verifying and certifying a vendor's security posture to ensure they meet industry standards and are secure enough to engage with your business. CertiVend specializes in this certification to reduce risks associated with third-party vendors.
CertiVend evaluates vendors' cybersecurity frameworks through a thorough review process, including security policies, data protection practices, and incident response protocols. We issue certifications based on industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
Many SMB vendors lack dedicated IT and cybersecurity staff, making them vulnerable to cyber threats. Attestation ensures that SMBs meet basic security standards, reducing their exposure to risks and making them more attractive to larger companies requiring secure vendor relationships.
CertiVend assists SMBs by guiding them through the cybersecurity attestation process, helping them understand and meet security standards. We also help with vendor onboarding, including completing cybersecurity questionnaires and providing necessary documentation.
CertiVend offers a proactive approach to vendor risk management by certifying vendors, monitoring their security postures continuously, and providing real-time alerts and remediation actions when necessary to mitigate third-party risks.
CertiVend re-certifies vendors annually to ensure ongoing compliance and security. This includes continuous monitoring and reassessments to keep up with evolving cybersecurity threats.
If one of your vendors has been hacked, CertiVend can assist you by immediately disconnecting their access to your systems. We can also help the affected vendor recover by cleaning their systems, restoring functionality, and securing their operations. Our vendor monitoring and certification services ensure that your supply chain remains safe, even in the face of breaches.
CertiVend-certified vendors meet key cybersecurity standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST, ensuring they adhere to industry best practices and are secure enough for business partnerships.
Yes, CertiVend can help if a vendor is compromised. We assist in cleaning and restoring their systems, and through our monitoring service, we immediately notify you and disconnect the compromised vendor's access to your systems.
CertiVend simplifies vendor onboarding by certifying vendors’ cybersecurity postures, reducing the complexity of cybersecurity questionnaires, and making it easier for larger companies to engage with SMB vendors who meet cybersecurity standards.
CertiVend certifies a wide range of vendors, especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that may not have dedicated IT teams or cybersecurity expertise. We focus on helping vendors that need guidance and certification to meet the security requirements of larger companies.
Yes, CertiVend’s certifications are recognized across multiple industries, offering a standardized approach to cybersecurity compliance. Our certifications help businesses of all sizes work confidently with vendors who meet critical cybersecurity requirements.
CertiVend helps protect your business by certifying the security of your vendors, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing ongoing monitoring and alerts for any potential vulnerabilities in your supply chain.
CertiVend assists small and medium-sized vendors by guiding them through cybersecurity onboarding questionnaires. We help them understand complex security questions and provide the necessary documentation to meet your company’s cybersecurity standards, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.