Vendor Security Questionnaire GPT

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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/A
Consistent schema with original references preserved.
Control mapping
ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS v8 tags per question.
Draft answers
Baseline language personalized by your policies.
Evidence pack
Exactly what proofs are needed and where to get them.
Gap remediation
Quick wins first; medium-term roadmap next.
Shareable files
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.
IT & Security
Centralize answers, policies, and evidence.
Consultants
Normalize diverse forms into one workflow.
SMBs
Identify 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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