Getting Started with Vendor Monitoring (Free Trial)

Table of Contents

• Summary
• Starting Your Free Trial
• FAQ

Note: New to Vendor Monitoring? Check out Vendor Monitoring: Setup and Features for a full overview before diving in.

Summary

Whistic's Vendor Monitoring feature continuously scans for breach-related activity tied to your vendors, giving you real-time visibility into potential security risks. When a breach signal is detected, Whistic generates an Alert so you can quickly assess the situation, review supporting evidence, and take action — all without leaving the platform.

Vendor Monitoring helps you stay ahead of security incidents by providing ongoing oversight of the vendors that matter most to your organization. No sales call required; you can activate a free trial directly from within your Whistic account and gain immediate access.

🚀 Starting Your Free Trial

1. From the top navigation bar, click the Assess dropdown.

2. Select Vendor Monitoring: Track emerging vendor risks. You'll see a Learn More pill next to this option.
3. You'll land on the Vendor Monitoring product page. From here, you can click Watch Demo to preview the feature, or click Start Free Trial to activate it immediately. 
Note: This free trial is available to paid plan users. If you don't see the Start Free Trial option, your account type may require connecting with sales first. Reach out to [e-mail] to get started.

5. Once you select Start Free Trial a confirmation pop-up will appear outlining what's included in your trial. Click Start Trial to confirm.

6. You now have immediate access to Vendor Monitoring features.

Note: Your free trial includes monitoring for five vendors up to two weeks. If you'd like to expand beyond the free tier in the future, reach out to [e-mail] or your Customer Success Manager through your Success Center to upgrade your plan.

❓ FAQ

Do I need to speak with someone to start a free trial?

No — you can activate a free trial for Vendor Monitoring entirely on your own, directly within your Whistic account.

What's included in the free trial?

You'll get full vendor monitoring for five vendors at no cost.

What happens when I need to monitor more than five vendors?

Reach out to [e-mail] to explore upgrading your plan or your Customer Success Manager through your Success Center to upgrade your plan.

What is the Watch Demo option?

The Watch Demo option on the Vendor Monitoring product page lets you preview the feature before committing to a trial. It's a great way to see what's included before getting started.