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Classify Vendor Risk
Who can use this feature?
All
Account Owners
and
Security Admins
Any
End Users
assigned as an owner to one or more vendors
Available on the
Free
,
Core
and
Business
plans
Classify Vendor Risk
#
Vendor risk is determined based on the types of data a vendor can access or process.
1
Sign in to WatchDog Security
Sign in to the
WatchDog Security Platform
.
2
Open Vendor Management
Navigate to
Vendor Management
from the left-hand menu.
3
Select Vendor
Click the vendor card you want to classify.
4
Edit Vendor Details
Open the vendor details or edit view.
5
Select Data Types
Choose
Accessed Data Types
that the vendor handles.
6
Save Changes
Save the vendor to apply the risk classification.
What Happens Next
#
The vendor risk level is determined based on selected data types.
Higher sensitivity data increases vendor risk classification.
Risk classification influences assessment and monitoring requirements.
Updated classifications are reflected immediately in the vendor record.
Troubleshooting
#
Cannot Update Data Types
If you cannot update data types:
Ensure you have the
Account Owner
or
Security Admin
role
Verify the vendor is editable
Refresh the page and try again
Risk Classification Not Updating
Incorrect Risk Level Displayed
Modified at
2026-03-26 21:50:40
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