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How to Evaluate Offshore Partners or GCC Security .pdf

Secure offshoring is not about avoiding risk. It’s about managing it intelligently. If you’re evaluating providers or building a GCC, having a structured security checklist can make the process faster and more objective.

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HOW TO EVALUATE OFFSHORE PARTNERS OR GCC SECURITY HOW TO EVALUATE OFFSHORE PARTNERS OR GCC SECURITY Use these vendor questions to separate secure providers from risky ones. Include expected answers and red flags in your RFPs: What network infrastructure is in place? Expected: Dedicated VLAN/VRF or private circuits; documented segmentation; SP redundancy. Red flag: “We manage it per client” without evidence or no segmentation policy. Are devices managed by the company? Expected: Company-issued, pre-configured devices with EDR and patch cadence. Red flag: Employees using personal, unregulated hardware. How is access controlled? Expected: Centralized logging (SIEM), 24/7 SOC or SOC-as-a-service; access reviews. Red flag: No visibility into user access or behavior. What happens during outages? Expected: Backup power, redundant connectivity, documented disaster recovery. Red flag: No contingency plan or no SLA for response. How is sensitive data handled and protected? Expected: Encryption at rest/in transit, DLP, data retention and residency clauses. Red flag: No encryption policy or vague data handling rules. What security trainings do employees receive? Expected: Regular security awareness, phishing simulations, incident reporting training. Red flag: No training program or no documented frequency. Secure offshoring is not about avoiding risk. It’s about managing it intelligently. If you’re evaluating providers or building a GCC, having a structured security checklist can make the process faster and more objective. Feel free to use this as your starting framework or contact us to explore a more structured approach to a secure offshore operation. Reach us at buildyourteam@isupportworldwide.com.