The Secure Vendor Program establishes a framework for third-party providers that support compliance, monitoring, and assurance activities related to CFIUS mitigation obligations.
Program Purpose
The program is intended to help mitigated entities and monitoring agencies rely on qualified providers that can:
- Support independent compliance monitoring and audits
- Provide technical and operational expertise in sensitive environments
- Deliver objective reporting to support mitigation oversight
Provider Capability Areas
Depending on case needs, third-party support may include:
- Cybersecurity and information assurance assessments
- Compliance program design and control validation
- Facility, technology, and data-access monitoring
- Audit and reporting support for mitigation commitments
Program Maturity
Secure Vendor Program implementation is being developed in coordination with broader CFIUS monitoring and enforcement modernization efforts. Additional participation details and guidance will be published as program elements are finalized.