In many organisations, cyber security is introduced too late in procurement. Not when requirements are defined, but when decisions are already in motion.

 

By the time security is engaged, the architecture is already implied, procurement timelines are fixed, and suppliers are actively being evaluated. Commercial pressure limits the scope for meaningful change, leaving security with the ability to review and challenge decisions, but not to shape them.

 

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The Problem

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The Solution

The Cyber Security RFP Pre‑Check Solution

The Cyber Security RFP Pre Check is a simple, five minute diagnostic. It helps you assess whether cyber security is embedded early enough in your procurement process.

It covers:

Employees
Governance and CISO involvement
Whether senior security leadership is engaged early and has real influence over procurement decisions.
Regulatory and compliance alignment
How regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements are identified and addressed from the outset.
Security architecture expectations
Whether baseline security principles and architectural standards are defined before suppliers respond.
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Supplier assurance requirements
How security due diligence, assurance, and evidence are built into supplier selection.
Incident response and operational ownership
Whether responsibilities for incident handling and ongoing security operations are clearly defined upfront.

Who is This For?

  • Chief Procurement Officers
  • Procurement Directors
  • CIO and CTO leaders
  • CISOs and security leaders
  • Transformation and programme leads

 

If you are defining requirements, issuing RFPs, or selecting suppliers, this check will help you identify gaps before they become risk.

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If you are planning a procurement or transformation programme and want a second opinion on your cyber requirements, our cyber advisors can help you review your approach and identify potential gaps.