Knowledge Network · Sep 29, 2026
Podcast Outtake: Scale the Risk, not Paperwork
Third-party risk management is breaking under the weight of “point-in-time” thinking. A SOC 2 report, annual audit, or perfectly completed security questionnaire can look like proof of safety, but it mainly proves prepar...
Manual security questionnaires still have a place, but they break down when they are the primary tool for vendor security assessment. They are slow, often taking weeks, which creates blind spots in fast-moving SaaS environments. They are self-reported, which means the answers can be incomplete or outdated even with good intent. And they are generic, ignoring context like data sensitivity, privileged access, or how a specific team uses the tool. Using AI to fill out questionnaires faster can simply automate paperwork rather than improve security assurance. A better approach is to shorten and target questionnaires for what cannot be directly observed, then require evidence-based compliance for what can be measured through integrations, logs, and continuous monitoring signals.
Check out the full podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120821/episodes/19683175
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