Glossary definition

Remediation Request

Remediation Request is a formal request asking a vendor to fix an identified gap or deficiency uncovered during a security assessment.

Workflow Ops

Why It Matters

In security reviews

Remediation requests turn assessment findings into tracked actions, often gating approval until the issue is resolved.

Workflow Context

Where it shows up

Issued after assessment when findings exceed acceptable risk and require vendor action.

Common Mistakes

What to avoid
  1. Treating remediation request as a universal term with no workflow context.

    Use this as an editorial checkpoint when the term appears in a buyer review, internal workflow, or vendor evaluation.