Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
Expert security review of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and third-party vendors. We reduce supply chain risk and accelerate vendor onboarding for healthcare organizations.
Why Fractional Leadership?
For many mid-market healthcare organizations, hiring a full-time CISO ($250k+ salary) is financial overkill, yet going without leadership is a compliance disaster waiting to happen.
The vCISO model bridges this gap. You get elite, senior-level guidance for a fraction of the cost, ensuring you remain secure and compliant while focusing your budget on patient care.
Core Deliverables
Pre-Contract Vetting
Stop risky vendors at the door. We review their SOC 2 reports, penetration tests, and security questionnaires *before* you sign the contract, giving you leverage to demand better security controls.
BAA Technical Validation
Legal teams review the liability clauses; we review the technical reality. We ensure the vendor actually has the encryption, access controls, and backup capabilities the BAA claims they do.
Continuous Monitoring
Risk isn't static. We monitor your critical vendors 24/7 for new data breaches, dark web exposures, or drop in security credit scores, alerting you immediately if a partner becomes a liability.
Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
When a critical vendor falls short, we don't just reject them. We work directly with their IT teams to build a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to bring them up to your security standards.
Investment Models
Transparent pricing tailored to your compliance complexity.
Vendor On-Demand
Perfect for one-off reviews of high-risk vendors (e.g., new EMR, Billing Provider). Pay as you go with no long-term commitment.
- Full Security Control Review
- SOC 2 / HITRUST Analysis
- Risk Rating Report (High/Med/Low)
- Rejection/Approval Recommendation
- 48-Hour Turnaround
TPRM Managed Service
We become your Vendor Security Office. Handles up to 25 vendors per year, covering both onboarding and annual re-certification.
- Unlimited Initial Triage
- 25 Deep-Dive Assessments / Year
- Continuous Monitoring Dashboard
- Direct Vendor Negotiation Support
- Annual Board TPRM Report
Enterprise Supply Chain
For health systems with 100+ vendors. Includes a dedicated analyst and custom integration with your procurement software.
- Dedicated TPRM Analyst
- Custom Questionnaire Logic
- Procurement System Integration
- On-Site Vendor Audits (Optional)
- White-Glove Remediation Tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need to assess our vendors if they sign a BAA?
A BAA is just a legal promise; it doesn't prove security. If a vendor signs a BAA but has weak security and gets breached, your patient data is compromised, and you can still be liable for 'negligent selection' of that vendor. We validate that they can actually *do* what they promise.
How long does a vendor security review take?
We operate on a strict 48-hour SLA for standard vendor reviews. We know that clinical operations often wait on these approvals (e.g., getting a new MRI machine online), so we prioritize speed without sacrificing diligence.
Do you use a software platform or human analysts?
We use a hybrid approach. We utilize automated scoring tools (like SecurityScorecard or UpGuard) for initial data gathering, but every final risk decision is reviewed by a Senior Security Consultant to ensure context is considered. A laundry vendor needs different security than an EMR vendor.
What happens if a vendor refuses to complete your questionnaire?
This is a major red flag. In these cases, we perform an 'Outside-In' assessment using public data and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) to build a risk profile. We then provide you with a formal Risk Acceptance Memo so your leadership can decide whether to proceed with the risky vendor.
Ready to Stabilize Your Security Posture?
Stop guessing with compliance. Partner with a Virtual CISO to build a defensible, audit-ready security program.