Question HLSY-03

Are your systems and applications scanned for vulnerabilities [that are then remediated] prior to new releases?

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

Describe plans to implement application vulnerability scanning [and remediation] prior to release.

Answering "YES"

Provide a brief description.

Reason for Question

Modern technologies allow for rapid deployment of features and with them, come changes to an established code environment. The focus of this question is to verify a vendor's practice of regression testing their code and verifying that previously nonexistent risks are not introduced into a known, secured environment.

Follow-Up Inquiries

Ask if there are plans to implement these processes. Ask the vendor to summarize their decision behind not scanning their applications for vulnerabilities prior to release.

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