Vendor Portal
Vendor Portal is a web interface, usually run by the buyer, where vendors log in to receive, complete, and submit security questionnaires and evidence.
Why it matters
Many buyers require responses through their portal, so handling portal-based questionnaires efficiently affects review turnaround.
Where it appears in the workflow
Where a buyer issues and collects questionnaires during third-party risk assessment.
Common mistakes
- Treating vendor portal as a universal term with no workflow context.