[Verse 1]
When vendors knock upon your door with promises so bright
You need to ask the questions that will keep your data right
Security controls and patches, how do they maintain
Encryption standards, access logs, who holds the master chain
[Chorus]
S-O-C reports and certifications
I-S-O standards cross all nations
B-C-P when systems fail
Third party risk, we tell the tale
Due diligence before you sign
Questionnaires will draw the line
[Verse 2]
Where do they store your precious data, which country holds the key
Are subcontractors in the mix, transparency you need to see
Incident response procedures, how fast do they react
Recovery time objectives, get those numbers as a fact
[Chorus]
S-O-C reports and certifications
I-S-O standards cross all nations
B-C-P when systems fail
Third party risk, we tell the tale
Due diligence before you sign
Questionnaires will draw the line
[Bridge]
Financial stability matters when you're betting on their game
Insurance coverage limits, can they handle any claim
Background checks for personnel who touch your sacred code
Audit trails and monitoring down every data road
[Verse 3]
Compliance frameworks that they follow, GDPR and more
Penetration testing schedules, vulnerabilities they explore
Change management processes, how updates get deployed
Business continuity planning when services are destroyed
[Chorus]
S-O-C reports and certifications
I-S-O standards cross all nations
B-C-P when systems fail
Third party risk, we tell the tale
Due diligence before you sign
Questionnaires will draw the line
[Outro]
Every vendor relationship needs this foundation strong
Third party questionnaires will guide you all along
From security to operations, compliance checks complete
Your supply chain resilience makes your tech stack compete