How to Generate Vendor Risk Reports
Prerequisites
At least one vendor with assessment data
Access to the Reports section
Generating a Report
Navigation: Sidebar → Reports
Step 1: Open Reports
Click Reports in the sidebar.
The Reports page shows available report options and previously generated reports.
Step 2: Configure and Generate
Click Generate Report.
Select the report parameters:
Scope — all vendors or specific vendor(s)
Date Range — reporting period
Sections — which data to include (assessments, risks, analysis)
Click Generate.
Step 3: Download
Once generated, click Download to save the report.
Reports are generated in PDF format.
Report Contents
| Section | What It Covers |
|---|
| Executive Summary | High-level vendor risk posture overview |
| Vendor Risk Scores | Risk ratings for each vendor |
| Assessment Results | Questionnaire response summaries and compliance gaps |
| Risk Analysis | Identified risks with severity and treatment status |
| Digital Risk Data | External attack surface findings (if DRM enabled) |
| Recommendations | Prioritized remediation suggestions |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Report is empty | Ensure vendors have completed assessments and risk data exists for the selected period. |
| Report generation takes too long | Large portfolios may take longer. Wait for generation to complete. |
| Cannot access Reports | Verify your role has Report View permission. |
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