Topgallant Partners’ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Service evaluates third-party vendors’ cybersecurity compliance and their integration with enterprise systems. The team reviews all active vendors, including Business Associate Agreements, contracts, and supporting compliance documentation.
The C-SCRM Service measures each vendor’s adherence to HIPAA Security Rule requirements, alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, and application of NIST C-SCRM principles. It identifies vulnerabilities in vendor risk management, verifies the effectiveness of safeguards, and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen oversight. The process exposes weaknesses, validates control maturity, and provides guidance on steps to mitigate supply chain risk.
C-SCRM Approach
Topgallant Partners follows a structured, four-phase approach that develops a C-SCRM control framework, conducts vendor outreach and evidence collection, scores and categorizes vendor risk, and delivers formal findings and recommendations. Vendors are rated on documentation, exposure, and compliance maturity using a standardized scoring model. Deliverables include a vendor inventory report, risk score dashboard, summary sheets for each vendor, and an annual report with key recommendations and measurable risk-reduction actions.
C-SCRM Program
| Phase | Title | Description | Primary Outcome |
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| 1 | NIST C-SCRM Audit Controls Development | Topgallant develops a control framework aligned with client-specific security requirements. | Baseline control framework for consistent and auditable vendor assessments. |
| 2 | Third-Party Vendor Outreach and Data Collection | Topgallant develops and distributes standardized C-SCRM questionnaires, collects evidence such as SOC 2, HITRUST, or ISO certifications, and validates vendor security practices. | Verified documentation from vendors for compliance evaluation. |
| 3 | Risk Scoring and Categorization | Data is collected and scored. Each vendor’s risk level is categorized based on documentation, exposure, and control maturity using a standardized model. | Quantified risk profile and prioritized remediation roadmap. |
| 4 | Findings and Recommendations | Topgallant delivers a consolidated report with dashboards, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations to improve oversight. | Comprehensive summary of vendor risk posture and improvement plan. |
C-SCRM Goals
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Identify and inventory all third-party vendors with system access, PHI or PII exposure, or service dependencies.
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Assess each vendor’s C-SCRM posture and evaluate cybersecurity maturity against recognized standards.
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Quantify vendor risk using a standardized scoring model.
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Recommend remediation or termination actions to reduce exposure.
Deliverables
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Vendor inventory report with risk attributes and filtering.
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Risk score dashboard summarizing vendor distribution and trends.
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Vendor risk summary sheets detailing service scope, documentation, risk score, and recommendations.
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Annual vendor risk assessment report summarizing results, trends, and key recommendations.
Pricing
For pricing or engagement details, contact Topgallant Partners at www.topgallant-partners.com.
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