Question APPL-05

Do you have a process and implemented procedures for managing your software supply chain (e.g., libraries, repositories, frameworks, etc.)

Standard Guidance

Include any in-house developed or contract development.

Answering "NO"

Briefly summarize your response.

Answering "YES"

Provide supporting documentation of your processes.

Reason for Question

Understanding system requirements and/or dependencies (e.g., libraries, repositories, frameworks, toolkits, modules, etc.) can reveal infrastructure risks that may not be apparent by other means. In some cases, the use of trusted components may be favorable. In others, it may initiate the assessment of the vendor's environment in more detail and/or expand the scope of the institution's assessment.

Follow-Up Inquiries

Follow-up inquiries concerning software supply chain will be institution/implementation specific.

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