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CYBERPULSE AI GRC: Vendor risk evaluator

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1. Workflow Overview

Description Automates the intake, classification, and documentation of third party vendors. Evaluates vendor function, data access level, certification status, and applies AI driven risk tiering (L...

Best for

  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.webhook, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Adnan Tariq.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
CYBERPULSE AI GRC: Vendor risk evaluator
Workflow name
CYBERPULSE AI GRC: Vendor risk evaluator

Description

Automates the intake, classification, and documentation of third-party vendors. Evaluates vendor function, data access level, certification status, and applies AI-driven risk tiering (Low, Standard, Critical). Ensures standardized onboarding and scalable due diligence.

Who It’s For

Compliance and procurement teams onboarding vendors

GRC consultants managing supply chain risk

Security leads needing traceable vendor evidence

Audit teams validating third-party controls

How It Works

Trigger via intake form or webhook

AI engine assigns vendor risk tier based on context (certification, access type, data sensitivity)

If certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, IRAP, PCI DSS) are missing, status is flagged

Scorecard is formatted automatically with vendor details, risk tier, and timestamp

Logs results to Google Sheets for audit-ready evidence

Sends instant alerts for high-risk or uncertified vendors

Requirements

Google Sheets (OAuth2) connected for logging

Gmail/SMTP node for automated alerts (optional)

Intake form/webhook for vendor submissions

Mandatory fields in vendor intake:

Vendor Name

Function

Data Access

Access Type (Read/Write/API)

Certification (if any)

Owner (GRC)

File Templates

Vendor_Risk_Log.xlsx (auto-created sheet with audit-ready logs)

Intake form (customizable, connects via webhook)

Customization Tips

Modify AI prompt logic to reflect internal risk appetite

Add more certification checks (e.g., ISO 27701, FedRAMP)

Adjust alert thresholds (e.g., auto-notify only for Critical tier)

Extend integration to Slack/Teams or SIEM for escalation

Link logs to a dashboard for executive reporting

Compliance

ISO/IEC 27001: Controls A.15.1.1, A.15.1.2 (supplier relationships and information security)

SOC 2: Vendor management and risk classification

NIST 800-53: SR-3, SR-5 (supply chain risk and contractual requirements)

Essential Eight: Supports control validation via vendor documentation logging

Provides timestamped, structured logs suitable for external audits

Setup Instructions

Deploy the provided intake form or connect your own vendor submission process to the webhook.

Connect Google Sheets to store vendor logs (Vendor_Risk_Log.xlsx).

Connect Gmail/SMTP node for notifications (optional).

Customize AI prompt and certification logic if needed.

Run intake tests to validate risk tier assignment.

Confirm vendor logs and alerts are recorded correctly.

Supports

ISO 27001 Information Security

SOC 2 Compliance

PCI DSS v4.0

NIST CSF / 800-53

ACSC Essential Eight https://cyberpulsesolutions.com

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - New Vendor Intake

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 2 - AI – Risk Tier Estimator

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 3 - Cert Checker – Expiry & Type

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 4 - Format – Vendor Scorecard

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 5 - Log – Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 6 - Alert – GRC Owner Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 7 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow CYBERPULSE AI GRC: Vendor risk evaluator
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 7
Categories AI Summarization, Multimodal AI
Author Adnan Tariq
Published 26 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7860/7860.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does CYBERPULSE AI GRC: Vendor risk evaluator do?

Description Automates the intake, classification, and documentation of third party vendors. Evaluates vendor function, data access level, certification status, and applies AI driven risk tiering (L...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your AI Summarization, Multimodal AI use case.