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.
Runs inside ChatGPT. Requires a free ChatGPT account. Don’t upload secrets or credentials.
What it pulls out for you
Normalized Q/A
Consistent schema with original references preserved.
Consistent schema with original references preserved.
Control mapping
ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS v8 tags per question.
ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS v8 tags per question.
Draft answers
Baseline language personalized by your policies.
Baseline language personalized by your policies.
Evidence pack
Exactly what proofs are needed and where to get them.
Exactly what proofs are needed and where to get them.
Gap remediation
Quick wins first; medium-term roadmap next.
Quick wins first; medium-term roadmap next.
Shareable files
Answers CSV/XLSX, control_map.csv, evidence.md, gaps.md.
Answers 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 & ISVs
Speed up customer security reviews.
Speed up customer security reviews.
IT & Security
Centralize answers, policies, and evidence.
Centralize answers, policies, and evidence.
Consultants
Normalize diverse forms into one workflow.
Normalize diverse forms into one workflow.
SMBs
Identify gaps before answering high-stakes customers.
Identify gaps before answering high-stakes customers.
How it works
- Upload your questionnaire and (optionally) a ZIP of policies/evidence.
- Pick a MODE:
BOTH DRAFT-ANSWERS EVIDENCE-PACK GAP-REMEDIATION PACKAGE
- Review drafts, attach evidence, and export your answer sheet.
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?
Tip: Upload policies/evidence to personalize answers and speed approval.