Understanding the Vendor Dashboard

Understanding the Vendor Dashboard

Prerequisites

  • At least one vendor added to the platform
  • Access to the Dashboard section

    • Accessing the Dashboard

    Navigation: Sidebar → Dashboard
  • Click Dashboard in the sidebar.
  • The dashboard loads with all vendor risk widgets.

    • Dashboard Sections

    Assessment Status

    Displays the breakdown of all vendor assessments:

  • Pending — assessments not yet started by vendors
  • In Progress — vendors actively responding
  • Submitted — responses received, awaiting review
  • Reviewed — completed and reviewed

    • High-Risk Vendors

    A prioritized list of vendors with the highest risk scores, requiring immediate attention.

    Risk Distribution

    Visual breakdown of vendors across risk categories (Critical, High, Medium, Low), showing portfolio-level risk concentration.

    Risk Matrix

    Heat map plotting vendors by likelihood and impact, helping you visually identify the most critical vendor risks.

    Risk Score Trend

    A time-series chart showing how your overall vendor risk posture is evolving — trending up (worsening) or down (improving).

    Risk Statistics

    Summary statistics including total vendors, total assessments, average risk score, and risk by domain/industry.

    Top Domains

    Shows which vendor industries or service domains carry the most risk.

    Notification Alerts

    Recent alerts for overdue assessments, risk score changes, and other events requiring attention.

    Troubleshooting

    IssueSolution
    Dashboard is emptyAdd vendors and create assessments first. Data populates as vendor interactions occur.
    Risk matrix shows no dataVendors need completed risk assessments to appear on the matrix.
    Risk trend not showingTrends require data over time. The chart populates as risk scores are recorded across multiple periods.

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