How to Run Vendor Security Risk Assessments in Jira

[Abilash]

in our org we want to implement the Vendor Security Risk Assessments in Jira,
it is possible, required info and steps to implement.

[Olga Cheban _TitanApps_]

Hi @Abilash ! Yes, it's absolutely possible to run vendor security risk assessments in Jira. Here's how you can set it up.

The idea is to create a structured assessment process where each vendor gets a dedicated Jira work item with a checklist of security criteria to evaluate. This keeps everything in one place and makes it easy to track which vendors have been assessed and where gaps exist.

You can use our solution, Smart Checklist for Jira, to create a reusable vendor assessment template. It would cover areas like data security, access management, compliance certifications, incident response, and business continuity. Here's an example of what this can look like (this example only reflects part of the process):

Once your checklist is ready, you can save it as a reusable template. After that, every time you need to assess a new vendor, you can apply this template in one click. You can also set it up to be added automatically to all new tasks of a specific type. This way, your team doesn't have to start from scratch for each vendor review. The process stays consistent, and no criteria are missed.

We actually have a detailed guide on setting up a similar process: Vendor Due Diligence Checklist for Jira. It covers the full structure with ready-to-use templates you can adapt for your needs.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

[Marion Lepmets _SoftComply_]

Hi @Abilash ,

We are going to run a webinar on exactly this topic this Wednesday, March 11: https://softcomply.com/webinar/vendor-risk-management-jira-jsm/

Hope you can join us there!

If not, we have written a bit about vendor risk management in Jira here. 

Hope this helps,

Marion (softcomply.com)

[Fazila Ashraf]

Hi @Abilash 

It is possible and depends a lot on your setup , custom process and complexity.

If your portal and project is open to those vendors as externals, then you can design the Request forms with the list of questions you want them to fill in and share the link with them. 

Based on the vendor's response, your security team can analyze the risk and probe further.

Is there anything in specific you have questions on?