How to Use Vendor Analysis (AI)
Prerequisites
A vendor added to the platform with a valid domain
SaaS plan (Vendor Analysis is a SaaS feature)
Accessing Vendor Analysis
Navigation: Sidebar → Vendors → [Select Vendor] → Vendor Analysis Tab
Click Vendors in the sidebar.
Click on the vendor you want to analyze.
Navigate to the Vendor Analysis tab (marked with a ZIN AI icon).
What Vendor Analysis Provides
Company Overview
AI-generated summary of the vendor including industry, size, services, and general risk context.
Security Posture Analysis
Assessment of the vendor's security maturity based on publicly available signals.
Attack Surface Analysis
| Metric | Description |
|---|
| Security Scores | Overall security rating based on multiple factors |
| SSL Ratings | Quality and configuration of SSL/TLS certificates |
| Vulnerability Counts | Number of vulnerabilities by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low) |
How It Works
When you open the Vendor Analysis tab, the AI engine begins enrichment.
A multi-step loading animation shows the analysis progress.
Once complete, the full analysis report is displayed.
Results are cached — subsequent visits load instantly.
> Tip: Vendor Analysis works best when the vendor has a valid, active domain. Vendors without web presence may have limited analysis data.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Analysis shows "No data available" | Verify the vendor has a valid domain configured in their profile. |
| Analysis is loading indefinitely | Large vendor domains may take longer. Refresh the page if it takes more than 2 minutes. |
| Vendor Analysis tab not visible | This feature is available on SaaS plans only. |
| Security scores seem wrong | Scores are based on publicly available signals. They may differ from internal assessments. |
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