Supporting Evidence & Documents
Everything you need to know about uploading, managing, and optimizing your evidence to achieve the most accurate score possible.
By Ana1 author7 articles
Understanding evidence requirements
What evidence is, why it matters, and what good evidence looks like across the four assessment functions.
Why evidence matters and what types are acceptedUnderstand why supporting evidence is essential to your CyberVadis assessment, what types of documents are accepted, and what good evidence looks like, so you can prepare the right documentation before…
How to get a full score: evidence best practicesLearn what our analysts look for when evaluating your answers, what types of evidence earn full credit, and how to structure your submission to achieve the most accurate and representative…
What if I don't have formal cybersecurity policies? Alternative evidenceFind out what alternative evidence CyberVadis accepts if your company does not yet have formal cybersecurity policies in place, and how to submit documentation that still demonstrates your engagement with…
Managing your documents
How to upload, organize, and manage your evidence documents on the platform.
Accepted file formats, size limits, and languagesFind out which file formats and languages CyberVadis accepts for evidence uploads, what the file size limit is, and how to prepare documents in other languages for review.
How to upload, manage, and delete documentsLearn how to upload evidence documents to your questionnaire, manage your document library, reuse documents across multiple questions, and delete files you no longer need.
How to check which answers are missing documents before you submitLearn how to use the platform's built-in indicators to identify answers that are missing supporting evidence before you submit, so you can complete your submission with confidence.
Document retention: how long CyberVadis keeps your filesFind out how long CyberVadis retains your uploaded documents, why certain records are kept after your assessment is complete, and how to request deletion of your files.