- Third Party / Supplier Security Assessment

Your Security Is Only as
Strong as Your Weakest Vendor.

We evaluate the security posture of vendors and suppliers who are connected to your systems or handle your data, so a weak link in your supply chain doesn’t become a weak link in your defenses.

What We Review
- Industries We Serve

Third Party/Supplier Security Assessment Built Around Your Sector

Every industry outsources something, and the vendors worth scrutinizing closely in banking rarely match the ones worth scrutinizing closely in legal services or retail logistics.

We assess the vendors and suppliers that matter most to your specific risk profile, prioritizing the ones with the deepest access to your systems and your most sensitive data.

Finance

We assess vendors with access to core banking or payment systems, where third-party risk carries direct regulatory weight.

Healthcare

We assess suppliers handling patient data on your behalf, supporting UAE MOHAP compliance expectations.

Legal

We assess vendors supporting case-management or document platforms that touch privileged information.

Retail & E-Commerce

We assess payment processors, logistics partners, and platform vendors connected to customer data.

- Why AWJ Tech

What Our Vendor Risk Assessment Delivers

A supplier assessment from AWJ Tech shows you where your risk actually extends beyond your own walls.

01

Vendor Access Mapping

We identify exactly which vendors have access to your systems and data, often more than businesses realize.

02

Security Questionnaire Review

We assess vendor security questionnaires and certifications against your actual risk exposure.

03

Data Handling Assessment

We review how vendors store, process, and protect the data you share with them.

04

Contractual Gap Identification

We flag where vendor contracts are missing security or breach notification commitments.

05

Risk Tiering

Vendors are tiered by the level of risk their access represents to your business.

06

Ongoing Monitoring Recommendations

We recommend practical ways to monitor vendor risk beyond a one-time assessment.

07

Framework-Aligned Reporting

Findings are benchmarked against ISO 27001 and Third-Party Risk Management best practices.

08

Practical, Prioritized Findings

You receive a ranked list of which vendor relationships need attention first.

09

Renewal and Onboarding Support

We can support security review as part of new vendor onboarding or contract renewal.

You Have Secured Your Network,
But Did You Secure Everyone Connected to It?

AWJ Tech Assesses the Vendors Already Inside Your Trust Boundary

A vendor with weak security practices can expose your business just as easily as a flaw in your own systems. AWJ Tech assesses the suppliers and partners who already have a way in.
- Why Do Businesses Trust AWJ Tech?

The Credentials Behind Every Promise We Make

- How We Assess Your Vendors

From Vendor List to Tiered Risk Report

Six stages take your vendor list from inventory to a clear, tiered risk picture.

Stage 1

Scoping and Vendor Inventory

We work with your team to build a complete inventory of vendors with access to your systems or data.

Week 0

Stage 2

Risk Tiering

We tier vendors by the level of access and data sensitivity involved, focusing effort where it matters most.

Days 1–2

Stage 3

Security Posture Review

We review vendor security documentation, certifications, and questionnaire responses.

Days 3–7

Stage 4

Gap Identification

We identify where vendor practices or contracts fall short of your required security standard.

Day 8

Stage 5

Reporting and Walkthrough

You receive a full report and a walkthrough covering vendor-by-vendor risk findings.

Days 9–10

Stage 6

Ongoing Governance Support

We advise on practical processes to keep vendor risk reviewed on an ongoing basis, not just once.

Within 90 days

- Client Reviews

What Clients Say About
Our Vendor Assessments

Stephen Stanton (COO)
★★★★★
A Public Listed Investment Bank (UAE)
"An effective business partner! Throughout our rapid business growth, we were ensured world-class security services despite budget and schedule constraints. Anticipated issues well in advance and provided timely recommendations...."
Vijay C. (Head of IT)
★★★★★
A Major Airlines Company | UAE
"Proactive and well liked by our staff due to their 'can do' attitude. When faced with problems, proactively suggested solutions. Took actions and decisions as appropriate to the business."
Ian Anderson (CTO)
★★★★★
A Top 5 Financial Institution | Australia
"I have had the privilege of working with Sadiq. He possesses expert security skills, broad and deep industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements within the finance industry…”
Andre Herbst (Director Growth & Partnerships)
★★★★★
A Leading Business | Australia
"A rare breed of folks who are able to hold both deep technical and cyber conversations whilst combining and communicating the business context that helps bridge the gap for all involved."
- Common questions

What Clients Ask About Third Party/
Supplier Security Assessment

Yes, where needed, with your approval, to request security documentation or clarify questionnaire responses.

Scope can range from a handful of critical vendors to your full supplier list, depending on your priorities and budget.

Yes. We can help develop or refine a standard security questionnaire for future vendor onboarding.

Yes. Cloud and SaaS providers are treated as vendors and assessed for the access and data they hold.

Yes. Findings are structured to support ISO 27001 and NESA/IAS third-party risk requirements.

Timelines depend on vendor count and responsiveness, typically two to four weeks for a focused critical-vendor review.

- Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Vendor Risk

If you’re not sure which vendors have access to your systems and data, our engineers are ready to scope an assessment. Reach out to get a straight answer about where to start.

Office 55, Al Khaimah Building, Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE

Response time

01 Business Day

- Ready When You Are

Get Your Vendor List Assessed Without Slowing Procurement

Most vendor risk reviews turn into a bottleneck that delays onboarding and renewals.
Partner with AWJ Tech and get assessments that fit into your existing procurement timeline.