Secure Forte is a comprehensive platform designed for managing cyber supply chain risks, enabling organizations to effectively address cybersecurity, data privacy, compliance, and ESG (environmental/social/governance) challenges throughout their entire supply chain, from upstream clients to internal processes and even down to third- and fourth-party suppliers. The platform's “Forte Vendor Risk Management” module allows users to identify, categorize, evaluate, and continuously oversee risks associated with suppliers and partners; it offers the ability to distribute assessment questionnaires, customize them as needed, gather supplier feedback, validate evidence for high-risk vendors, and produce in-depth assessment reports, management dashboards, and issue-tracking systems. Unlike traditional one-off audits, Secure Forte provides real-time monitoring of threat intelligence, dark web exposure, fluctuations in credit scores, ESG ratings, and various other risk factors, ensuring that organizations remain aware of changing vulnerabilities within their supplier network. This proactive approach not only enhances security measures but also fosters stronger relationships with suppliers through improved transparency and communication.