Nobody Trusts the Security Questionnaire. We Rely on It Anyway.

The security questionnaire is a crucial process in business-to-business deals, yet it is often filled out by the sender with a lack of trust and accepted by the receiver despite this distrust. A more reliable method for establishing trust between companies is now emerging, potentially replacing the current system. The security questionnaire has been a standard gatekeeper for B2B deals. Its effectiveness has been questionable due to the inherent distrust in the self-assessment process. Despite its flaws, it remains a widely used tool. A better basis for trust is being developed to address the shortcomings of the current system.