This assessment guide provides organizations with a structured framework for evaluating cybersecurity risk across software vendors and third-party providers. It presents 14 critical questions covering areas such as data access controls, patch management, incident response readiness, compliance, and transparency. The document explains how software supply chains introduce hidden vulnerabilities through shared code, cloud services, and outsourced development. It emphasizes the importance of due diligence, continuous validation, and contractual accountability. By using the questions as part of vendor onboarding and periodic reviews, organizations can identify weaknesses early, reduce exposure to cascading breaches, and strengthen overall cyber resilience without relying solely on vendor assura

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