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Onboarding (Vendor Onboarding)

Onboarding is the process of formally introducing a new vendor into an organization's risk management program, including initial due diligence, risk tiering, baseline assessment, and contract execution. Efficient onboarding is a key measure of third-party cyber risk management program maturity.