The PTEF Framework

A systematic approach to vendor risk management through five continuous phases.

1. Profile

Inventory & Classification

Import your vendor list or let us discover them. We classify each by criticality, data access, and business function.

  • Automated vendor discovery
  • Criticality tiering (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
  • Data classification mapping
  • Regulatory requirement tagging

2. Tailor

Custom Risk Controls

Define risk policies tailored to each vendor tier. Set monitoring frequency, required evidence, and SLA thresholds.

  • Tier-based control frameworks
  • Custom questionnaire templates
  • Evidence requirements per tier
  • Dynamic SLA configuration

3. Simulate

Attack Scenarios

Run vendor-themed simulations to test human attack surface. Execute phishing and social engineering campaigns.

  • Vendor-branded email templates
  • Landing page simulations
  • User behavior analytics
  • Campaign performance metrics

4. Evaluate

Risk Scoring & Analysis

Continuous risk scoring based on exposure findings, simulation results, and vendor response times.

  • Multi-factor risk scoring
  • Trend analysis & deltas
  • Peer benchmarking
  • Executive risk reports

5. Evolve

Continuous Improvement

Leverage insights to refine policies, improve vendor posture, and reduce organizational risk over time.

  • Policy optimization recommendations
  • Training effectiveness metrics
  • Vendor maturity progression
  • Risk reduction tracking

Fast Implementation

Get started in days, not months

Week 1

Vendor import & initial profiling

Week 2

Policy configuration & scanning

Week 3

First simulation & reporting

Start your TPRM journey today