Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Managed Security Services and Third-Party Risk Management

Introduction -

As organisations operate in an increasingly complex and interconnected digital environment, cyber threats continue to evolve in scale, sophistication, and impact. From supply-chain attacks to regulatory scrutiny, the need for structured governance, continuous risk oversight, and operational resilience has never been more critical.

As a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), vanguardtec partners with organisations to strengthen cybersecurity posture across people, processes, and technology, enabling businesses to operate securely while focusing on growth and innovation.

Building Resilience Through Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

Third-party vendors are integral to modern business operations, yet they also introduce significant cyber and operational risk. A single weak link within the supply chain can expose organisations to data breaches, service disruptions, and regulatory penalties.

vanguardtec supports organisations across the entire third-party risk lifecycle, helping them move from reactive vendor assessments to proactive, continuous risk management.

Our TPRM Services Include

Framework & Governance

• Design and implementation of a comprehensive TPRM framework for organisations without an existing programme.
  
  

• Development, review, and continuous enhancement of TPRM policies and procedures, aligned with broader GRC and IT operational requirements.

Risk Assessment & Vendor Oversight

• Creation of a structured Risk Management Framework, including end-to-end vendor risk assessments.
  
  

• Execution of vendor risk assessments on behalf of customers, including questionnaire distribution, response analysis, vendor follow-ups, and security posture evaluation.

Platform Enablement & Operations

• Vendor onboarding and platform configuration, including role-based access controls, alerts, and historical data migration.
  
  

• Customised questionnaire development, aligned with regulatory expectations and recognised security frameworks.
  
  

• Tailored reporting, designed to meet organisational, operational, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

  Training 

• Onsite training for customer teams on platforms such as UpGuard.

Through a structured and repeatable approach, Vanguardtec enables organisations to gain visibility into vendor risk while maintaining governance and accountability.

Extended Cybersecurity and GRC Capabilities

Beyond Third-Party Risk Management, vanguardtec delivers a broad range of cybersecurity and governance services to help organisations strengthen their overall security maturity.

Cybersecurity Assessments

We conduct manual and tool-enabled cybersecurity assessments aligned with recognised frameworks and regulatory guidelines, including:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF)

• ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
  
  

• ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management)
  
  

• ISO 22301 (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery)

• RBI and SEBI cybersecurity guidelines

These assessments provide actionable insights into risk exposure, control effectiveness, and compliance readiness.

Training and Awareness

Human awareness remains a critical line of defence. vanguardtec delivers cybersecurity training and awareness programmes through classroom-based or remote sessions, empowering employees to recognise threats and respond responsibly.

ISMS and Data Privacy Implementation

We support organisations in the implementation of ISMS (ISO 27001:2022) and Data Privacy frameworks (ISO 27701), ensuring security and privacy are embedded into organisational processes and culture.

SOC Maturity Assessments

vanguardtec also conducts Security Operations Centre (SOC) maturity assessments,  helping organisations evaluate detection capabilities, incident response readiness, and operational effectiveness while identifying areas for improvement.

These services are delivered through a structured, intelligence-driven approach designed to scale with organisational maturity.

The vanguardtec Approach

At vanguardtec, cybersecurity is not viewed as a one-time project, but as a continuous, intelligence-driven process. Our MSSP services are designed to help organisations:

• Reduce cyber and operational risk exposure
  
  

• Maintain compliance with evolving regulatory requirements
  
  

• Strengthen resilience across digital supply chains
  
  

• Build a sustainable and scalable cybersecurity foundation

In an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem, vanguardtec enables organisations to stay secure, compliant, and resilient—today and into the future.