Automated Third-Party Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) using AI and n8n Workflow Automation
An End-to-End Solution for Third-Party Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) that Drastically Reduces Vetting Time to Minutes by Automating Domain Reputation Checks, Real-Time Security Incident Monitoring, and Deep Risk Synthesis using Generative AI (DeepSeek) and the n8n Workflow Platform.
Overview
This project describes the creation of an automated workflow for Third-Party Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA). Organizations rely on numerous third-party vendors, each introducing cybersecurity and operational risks like security breaches, service disruptions, and compliance violations. Current assessment processes are manual, slow (2-4 weeks to onboard), outdated (risk info 30-90 days stale), and limit coverage to only 20-30% of vendors.
The solution utilizes n8n to automate security checks against threat intelligence sources, monitor news for incidents, and use DeepSeek AI to generate actionable risk summaries and recommendations. This process reduces assessment time from hours to a few minutes.
What You'll Learn
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Workflow Automation (n8n)
How to build complex, multi-step integrations using the n8n platform.
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Threat Intelligence Integration
Connecting to and interpreting data from domain reputation and SSL/TLS validation APIs (APIVoid, SSL Labs).
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Real-Time Monitoring
Implementing news monitoring (NewsAPI) to detect vendor security incidents and outages
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AI Synthesis
Utilizing an AI Chat Model (DeepSeek) to synthesize technical data into human-readable risk reports with specific recommendations.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) concepts.
- Familiarity with API integration (REST methods, headers, JSON body).
- Basic knowledge of n8n or general workflow automation principles.
- Understanding of key security concepts like SSL/TLS certificates and Domain Reputation.
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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