Third-party security questionnaires: 5 pitfalls to avoid as CISO

As a CISO, managing third-party risk is a critical part of your job. One common tool is the third-party security questionnaire. These questionnaires are designed to assess the security posture of your third-parties, such as vendors, suppliers, and partners. However, many CISOs encounter significant challenges with these tools. Based on our conversations with risk management experts and users, we have identified 5 key pitfalls CISO's should avoid to ensure better response rates, accuracy, and reliability. Here are the insights and solutions derived from these discussions.