An assessment workflow is a structured process for reviewing a vendor’s security and risk. It typically organizes evidence collection—such as questionnaires, policies, and audit reports—alongside review tasks, approvals, and documented risk decisions.
In third-party risk management, workflows help teams apply consistent criteria, track who reviewed what, and record whether a vendor is approved, needs remediation, or requires further review. They can reduce missed steps, but they do not guarantee that evidence is accurate or current. Defenders should maintain clean vendor records, assign clear ownership, and periodically reassess suppliers, especially when their services or risks change.