Vendor Security Questionnaire Assistant — finish HECVAT/CAIQ/SIG faster

Upload your questionnaire (XLSX/CSV/DOCX/PDF) and get normalized Q/A with control mappings, drafted answers, an evidence request list, and a prioritized gap-remediation plan.

Open in ChatGPT How it works

Runs inside ChatGPT. Requires a free ChatGPT account. Don’t upload secrets or credentials.

What it pulls out for you

Normalized Q/AConsistent schema with original references preserved. Control mappingISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS v8 tags per question. Draft answersBaseline language personalized by your policies. Evidence packExactly what proofs are needed and where to get them. Gap remediationQuick wins first; medium-term roadmap next. Shareable filesAnswers CSV/XLSX, control_map.csv, evidence.md, gaps.md.

Get the best results: how to provide your files

Preferred formats

• XLSX/CSV from the portal (best), or DOCX.
• PDF exports are OK if text-based; otherwise export to CSV/XLSX.
• Large workbooks? Upload by section (Access Control, Encryption, IR, etc.).

Tip: Keep the portal’s original columns; the assistant adds helper columns as needed.

Personalize answers (optional)

• Upload a small ZIP of policies/evidence (no secrets). The assistant will cite the right docs.
• Mark anything uncertain as “needs review” before sending to a customer.

Who it’s for

SaaS & ISVsSpeed up customer security reviews. IT & SecurityCentralize answers, policies, and evidence. ConsultantsNormalize diverse forms into one workflow. SMBsIdentify gaps before answering high-stakes customers.

How it works

1. Upload your questionnaire and (optionally) a ZIP of policies/evidence.
2. Pick a MODE: BOTH DRAFT-ANSWERS EVIDENCE-PACK GAP-REMEDIATION PACKAGE
3. Review drafts, attach evidence, and export your answer sheet.

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Outputs you can download

• answers.csv / .xlsx (draft answers with status)
• control_map.csv (ISO/NIST/CIS tags)
• evidence_requests.md (who/where to fetch)

• gaps.md (blockers first, with remediation)
• summary.md (plain-language brief)
• package.zip (everything in one)

FAQ

Do I need a ChatGPT account?Yes — it opens in ChatGPT; a free account works. Will it claim certifications we don’t have?No — it never fabricates attestations. Unknown items are marked “needs review.” Can it use our policies to personalize answers?Yes — upload a small ZIP (no secrets). It will cite the right docs and list needed evidence. PDF won’t parse — what now?Export a native XLSX/CSV from the portal, or OCR the PDF and keep the tables intact.

Ready to finish your security questionnaire?

Open in ChatGPT

Tip: Upload policies/evidence to personalize answers and speed approval.

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