Assessment Methodology

A Rigorous, Multi-Variable Approach to Risk Evaluation

Overview

The TBRAC methodology employs a comprehensive 10-category framework designed to evaluate all aspects of cross-border business risk. Each category is scored on a 0-10 scale, contributing to an overall score of 0-100.

The 10 Risk Categories

1. Regulatory Scrutiny

Assessment of CFIUS reviews, export controls, and compliance with sector-specific regulations

2. Political & Geopolitical Risk

Analysis of trade tensions, sanctions, tariffs, and shifting political climate impacts

3. Data Security & Privacy

Evaluation of data protection compliance, localization requirements, and cybersecurity measures

4. IP Protection

Review of intellectual property portfolio, enforcement mechanisms, and litigation history

5. Reputational Risk

Analysis of media coverage, public sentiment, and potential boycott risks

6. National Security Concerns

Scrutiny of critical infrastructure involvement and sensitive technology development

7. Supply Chain Transparency

Assessment of supply chain visibility, vendor relationships, and sourcing practices

8. Market Competition & Behavior

Evaluation of competitive practices, market behavior, and antitrust considerations

9. Labor & Employment Practices

Review of employment practices, labor standards, and workforce policies

10. Environmental & Social Governance

Assessment of environmental impact, ESG policies, and sustainability practices

Scoring Methodology

Each question in the assessment contributes to category scores based on weighted algorithms that reflect the relative importance of different risk factors. The final score provides a clear, actionable measure of readiness for cross-border operations.

80-100
Low Risk - Strong readiness for US market entry
60-79
Medium Risk - Some concerns to address
40-59
High Risk - Significant preparation needed
0-39
Critical Risk - Major obstacles present

Use Cases

By leveraging the agentic capabilities of the Vybd protocol, the methodology creates a structured workflow for information intake, review, and report generation that adapts to the complexities of modern global logistics and trade.

Market Entry Readiness

Led by agentic market intelligence tools which review regulatory exposure, ownership structure, and sector sensitivity before entering new markets.

Partner & Supplier Review

Assessing counterparties consistently through agentic screening of entity lists, ownership clarity, and compliance posture before formal engagement.

Transaction Screening

Supporting early-stage investment or deal review — identifying CFIUS triggers, export control classifications, and strategic sensitivity early in the process.

Internal Decision Support

Generating structured risk outputs for stakeholder discussions, board reporting, and internal go/no-go decisions on cross-border opportunities.

Validation & Review

All assessments undergo automated validation checks followed by comprehensive review by our evaluation engine, which cross-references responses with publicly available data to ensure accuracy and completeness.