Vendor Risk Response

Vendor risk response is the set of actions an organization takes after identifying a risk in its vendor ecosystem: requesting remediation from the vendor, implementing compensating controls, adjusting the vendor's access or scope, escalating to executive leadership, or accepting the risk within defined tolerance levels. Effective vendor risk response requires clear ownership, structured communication with the vendor, and auditable tracking of outcomes. Black Kite's The Bridge™ is designed to streamline vendor risk response by providing a centralized, documented channel for remediation workflows between first parties and their vendors.