ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Practice Question
During the acquisition of a third-party software component that will be integrated into your company's safety-critical product, you must assure that any newly discovered vulnerabilities in the component are communicated to you rapidly and that the vendor cooperates during remediation. Which contractual mechanism BEST enforces this requirement?
A right-to-audit clause permitting periodic assessment of the supplier's secure development practices
A code escrow agreement requiring the supplier to deposit updated source code with a neutral third party
A warranty stating the software will be free of defects for a defined period after delivery
A security-specific service-level agreement that sets time-bound vulnerability notification and response obligations
A security-focused service-level agreement (SLA) can define measurable performance targets-such as maximum time to notify after discovering a vulnerability, required content of the notification, and joint response activities. Because it is contractually binding and includes specific time-bound obligations, it provides a clear basis for enforcing timely disclosure and coordination. A right-to-audit clause helps verify controls but does not obligate prompt notification. A code escrow clause only governs source-code release upon vendor default, while a standard warranty typically addresses product defects or fitness for use rather than ongoing vulnerability disclosure responsibilities.
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