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Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall from Imperva
Hardware appliance designed to protect fund management web applications and APIs. Provides advanced bot protection, DDoS mitigation, virtual patching, and automated compliance reporting for financial regulations including PCI DSS, SOX, and GDPR.
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Access Control
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Restricts system access to authorized users based on roles. |
Imperva SecureSphere supports RBAC to restrict management access based on user roles. This is a common feature in enterprise security appliances and is referenced in documentation. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Requires multiple factors to verify user identity before granting access. |
Imperva documentation references support for MFA for administrator authentication. | |
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Granular Permission Levels Allows fine-tuned permission setting for different users and groups. |
Imperva provides granular, per-role, and per-action permission configurations according to admin guides. | |
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Session Timeout Automatic log-off after a period of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access. |
Session timeout and auto-logout are standard for security appliances like SecureSphere. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration Integration with SSO providers for unified authentication across platforms. |
Enterprise product with SSO (SAML/LDAP integration) support, as referenced in docs. | |
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Audit Logging of Access Attempts Logs every access attempt, successful or failed, for compliance purposes. |
Audit logs for all access attempts are maintained; critical for compliance and present in product datasheets. | |
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Biometric Authentication Support Hardware supports fingerprint, facial, or iris scanning for authentication. |
Not as far as we are aware.* No reference found regarding biometric authentication support for this product. | |
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Remote Lockout Capability Enables the system to remotely lock hardware in case of detected threat or unauthorized attempt. |
Remote lockout and quarantine features are present as part of incident response and DDoS/attack response. | |
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Onboarding Approval Workflows Requires multiple parties to approve new access requests or changes. |
Onboarding and access control changes utilize approval workflows configurable in SecureSphere management. | |
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Access Attempt Rate Limiting Limits the number of login attempts in a given time frame. |
No information available |
Encryption and Data Protection
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Data at Rest Encryption Encrypts stored data to protect against unauthorized access. |
Data at rest encryption is listed as a product feature for logs and configuration. | |
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Data in Transit Encryption Encrypts all data moving between devices and networks using protocols like TLS. |
SecureSphere encrypts data in transit between management, logging, and integration APIs (TLS). | |
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Hardware Security Module (HSM) Integration Integration or native support for HSMs for key management and secure cryptographic operations. |
Integration with external HSMs for key management is available (supported integration). | |
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End-to-End Encryption Capability Supports comprehensive encryption of data from source to destination. |
End-to-end encryption capabilities are supported for logs and sensitive flows as per documentation. | |
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Automated Key Rotation Supports scheduled or event-driven cryptographic key rotation. |
Key rotation is supported and can be automated/scheduled, according to Imperva admin documentation. | |
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Secure Key Storage Uses dedicated secure storage for cryptographic keys, isolated from general storage. |
Secure key storage is present, can utilize HSM or internal secure modules. | |
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Self-Encrypting Drives Uses storage devices that encrypt data automatically at the hardware level. |
No information available | |
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Encryption Algorithm Configurability Ability to select from a range of modern encryption algorithms. |
Encryption algorithms are configurable (e.g., selection between AES and others) according to configuration guides. | |
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Tamper-Proof Hardware Design Hardware physically prevents and/or logs attempts to access encrypted storage. |
No information available | |
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Data Wiping and Sanitization Secure and verifiable erasure of hardware data prior to decommissioning. |
Data wiping/sanitization tools are mentioned as part of the hardware end-of-life process. |
Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting
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Real-Time Activity Monitoring Continuously monitors all actions/transactions occurring on the hardware. |
Continuous real-time activity and event monitoring is a core feature. | |
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Comprehensive Audit Logs Maintains immutable logs of all actions related to data access and system configuration. |
Comprehensive, immutable audit logs maintained; required for regulatory compliance. | |
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Automated Alerting Sends automatic alerts based on defined security/risk thresholds. |
Automated alerting is a standard feature; thresholds for attacks, anomalous behavior, etc. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Reporting Generates reports conforming to specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, SEC). |
Automated compliance and regulatory reports for GDPR, PCI DSS, and others are generated by SecureSphere. | |
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Anomaly Detection Detects and responds to abnormal activity using behavioral analytics. |
Anomaly detection supported through behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection modules. | |
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SIEM Integration Interface for exporting logs and events to Security Information and Event Management systems. |
SIEM integration (e.g., export logs to Splunk/QRadar/ArcSight) is a core enterprise feature. | |
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Chain of Custody Tracking Maintains complete tracking of data and hardware possession for forensic purposes. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Reporting Frequency Allows administrators to define how often compliance and security reports are generated. |
No information available | |
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Log Retention Period Configuration Configurable duration for which logs are securely retained. |
No information available | |
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Immutable Log Storage Ensures that audit logs are tamper-evident or tamper-proof. |
Audit log storage is tamper-evident; logs are protected from alteration per compliance mode settings. |
Physical Security Features
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Tamper-Evident Seals Seals which visibly indicate any attempt to open cases or enclosures. |
No information available | |
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Physical Locks and Enclosures Locks/cages to prevent unauthorized removal or opening of hardware. |
Physical locks and secure enclosures used in appliances, as shown in hardware documentation. | |
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Environmental Monitoring Sensors to detect changes in temperature, humidity, or presence of smoke/water near hardware. |
No information available | |
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Hardware Intrusion Alarms Sensors and alarms to alert if hardware is accessed or moved without authorization. |
Intrusion detection/alarm is a standard option in SecureSphere hardware. | |
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Visitor Access Control Records and restricts physical access of visitors to hardware environments. |
No information available | |
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Video Surveillance Integration Supports connection to CCTV or other video surveillance systems. |
Supports video surveillance/CCTV integration in deployment guides. | |
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GPS Tracking Tracks hardware location, especially during transport or in mobile settings. |
No information available | |
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Secure Hardware Disposal Processes ensuring hardware is securely destroyed or wiped after end of use. |
Secure hardware lifecycle/disposal is described in security/maintenance guides. | |
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Physical Access Logging Maintains logs of all physical access events to hardware. |
No information available | |
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Secure Installation Requirements Mandates installation in secure, access-controlled environments. |
Appliance is required to be in a secure, access-controlled environment as per installation best practices. |
Compliance and Certification
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GDPR Compliance Meets General Data Protection Regulation standards for data privacy. |
Explicitly listed as GDPR-compliant in marketing and compliance materials. | |
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SOC 2 Certification Certified for Service Organization Control 2 for security, availability, confidentiality, etc. |
SOC 2 compliance is claimed for the appliance in security certifications. | |
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ISO 27001 Certification Complies with global information security management standard. |
ISO 27001 certification listed for the vendor's information management processes. | |
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FIPS 140-2/FIPS 140-3 Validation Validates cryptographic security module per US government standards. |
Cryptographic modules used in SecureSphere hardware are certified FIPS 140-2/140-3. | |
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PCI DSS Compliance Compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard if relevant. |
PCI DSS compliance directly referenced for this product; designed for protecting payment data. | |
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SEC/FINRA Compliance Support Supports reporting and compliance for US financial regulatory bodies. |
Compliance reporting supports SOX, SEC/FINRA, PCI DSS, and GDPR as listed in product notes. | |
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Customizable Compliance Policy Engine Ability to tailor controls/policies for diverse regulatory needs. |
Compliance engine allows customization; administrators can tailor controls for various regulations. | |
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Automated Evidence Collection for Audits Automatically gathers and stores evidence needed for formal audits. |
Automated evidence collection for audits is supported by the reporting/snapshotting functionality. | |
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Certification Expiry Notifications Notifies administration ahead of compliance/certification expiration. |
No information available | |
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Audit Readiness Score Quantitative indicator of the product's current audit preparation. |
No information available |
Hardware Performance & Reliability
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System Uptime Guarantee Guaranteed minimum percentage of operational time. |
No information available | |
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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Predicts hardware reliability between failures. |
No information available | |
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Self-Diagnostics Hardware runs continuous self-tests to detect faults. |
Appliance performs ongoing health checks and self-diagnostic routines. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Multiple power supplies to reduce risk of downtime from power failure. |
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies are available/standard option for hardware. | |
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Hot Swappable Components Permits parts to be changed without shutting down the system. |
Hot-swappable components (disks, power supplies) are documented hardware features. | |
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Disaster Recovery Support Integrates with disaster recovery plans and external storage. |
Disaster recovery is supported via backup/replication integration features. | |
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Hardware Monitoring APIs Provides APIs to monitor hardware status and health remotely. |
Remote hardware monitoring and status APIs are available for integration with NOC/SOC tooling. | |
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Firmware Update Management Supports secure, remote updates to firmware for ongoing protection. |
Firmware updates can be deployed securely and remotely via the management interface. | |
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Warranty Duration Duration hardware is covered under warranty. |
No information available | |
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Rapid Spare Replacement Support Fast replacement service for failed hardware components. |
Rapid spare replacement is included as part of support contracts for downtime minimization. |
Integration and Interoperability
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API Support Available APIs for integration with other risk/compliance and management software. |
Imperva provides REST/SOAP APIs for software integration (SIEM/analytics/RMM). | |
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Standard Protocol Support Supports industry-standard protocols (e.g., SNMP, Syslog, LDAP). |
Standard security protocols (SNMP, Syslog, LDAP, RADIUS) are supported. | |
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SIEM/SOAR Integration Connectivity with security orchestration and event management solutions. |
Integration with SIEM and SOAR products is documented (Splunk, QRadar, etc.). | |
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Direct Cloud Integration Ability to connect and synchronize with cloud compliance services. |
Direct connection/synchronization with cloud-based logging and compliance tools supported. | |
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Custom Connector Capability Enables creation/adaptation of custom connectors for unique environments. |
Custom integrations and connectors are possible via exposed APIs and SDKs. | |
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Multi-Vendor Hardware Support Operates alongside and interoperates with multiple hardware vendors. |
Works alongside multi-vendor security hardware; interoperability is a marketed feature. | |
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Bulk Data Export/Import Can transfer historical or large data sets in/out for analysis or migration. |
Bulk import/export of configuration and event data is supported. | |
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Integration Setup Time Average time required to integrate with other core systems. |
No information available | |
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REST/GraphQL Interface Availability Availability of REST or GraphQL interfaces. |
REST APIs are available for management and event forwarding. | |
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Plug-and-Play Compatibility Allows rapid deployment without custom engineering. |
Plug-and-play deployment with auto-detection in standard environments is supported. |
User Experience & Management
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Unified Management Console Central console for managing configuration, monitoring, and compliance. |
Centralized dashboard for system management is a key product feature. | |
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Multi-Language Support User interface and documentation available in multiple languages. |
UI and documentation available in multiple languages, supporting international customers. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Tailor admin dashboards to key metrics relevant for risk/compliance. |
Customizable dashboards are available for compliance, threat detection, and performance monitoring. | |
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Interactive Tutorials In-situ interactive training built into the console. |
Interactive tutorials are present in admin interfaces and via knowledgebase. | |
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Role-Based Views Displays different information depending on user role. |
Role-based information display is configurable; different users see different dashboards. | |
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Interface Allows some management from mobile devices securely. |
MDM compatibility for management from mobile devices is available as an option. | |
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Helpdesk Integration Built-in interface with support/helpdesk ticketing systems. |
Integrates with enterprise helpdesk/ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA) via API. | |
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Remote Management Tools Manage hardware from remote locations securely. |
Remote management, central management of global appliance installations is supported. | |
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User Activity Insights Analytics on hardware and platform user activity. |
User activity analytics and insights are provided in management console. | |
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Training & Certification Tracking Tracks user/admin completion of training and ongoing certifications. |
Training and admin certification completion can be tracked via the user portal. |
Incident Response & Forensics
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Automated Incident Response Playbooks Predefined, automated responses to specific threats or compliance breaches. |
Automated incident response playbooks can be configured. | |
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Secure Evidence Collection Ensures forensic evidence (logs, snapshots) is automatically and securely collected. |
No information available | |
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Chain of Custody Management Tracks custody of evidence from collection to presentation. |
No information available | |
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Incident Impact Assessment Tools Tools to quantify the risk and impact of a security compliance incident. |
No information available | |
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Automated Containment Mechanisms Isolate affected hardware or systems automatically upon incident detection. |
Appliance can be automatically isolated upon threat detection. | |
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Integrated Case Management Links evidence, actions, and outcomes in case files. |
No information available | |
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Forensic Snapshot Takes cryptographically accurate, timestamped snapshots of system state. |
Forensic snapshots and time-based configuration backups are available for incident investigation. | |
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Incident Response Readiness Assessment Quantitative readiness score for incident response. |
No information available | |
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Automated Notification to Authorities Built-in workflows for reporting significant incidents to regulators or stakeholders. |
Workflows for automated notification to authorities/regulators are supported in compliance modules. | |
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Remediation Guidance Library Detailed guidance for remediating detected compliance/security incidents. |
No information available |
Scalability & Deployment
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Clustered/Distributed Deployment Support Hardware can be deployed as part of clusters or distributed geographically. |
Imperva appliances support clustering for high-availability and distributed deployments. | |
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Modular Expansion Capability Enables incremental hardware upgrades without full replacement. |
Modular upgrades (memory/disk/network card expansion) are described in hardware documentation. | |
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Supported Maximum Concurrent Users Maximum number of users/devices hardware can support simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Automated Load Balancing Dynamically distributes system load to prevent bottlenecks. |
Load balancing and traffic distribution are built-in, part of DDoS mitigation. | |
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Automated Deployment Tooling Tools/scripts for rapid and standardized deployment across environments. |
Automated deployment tooling/scripts are provided for rapid rollout across data centers. | |
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Zero-Touch Provisioning Hardware auto-configures with minimal manual intervention. |
Zero-touch provisioning options are available for streamlined large-scale deployment. | |
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Resource Allocation Flexibility Assign and re-assign hardware resources to varying workloads. |
Hardware resources can be dynamically allocated to balance workloads per deployment guides. | |
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Multi-Tenancy Support Securely supports multiple organizational units or clients on a single hardware platform. |
Multi-tenancy support is present; allows for segregation of multiple clients or departments. | |
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High Availability Clustering Ensures continuous operation with minimal failover time. |
High-availability clustering is a core feature for uninterrupted operation. | |
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Deployment Time Average time required for initial hardware deployment. |
No information available |
Vendor Support and Transparency
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24/7 Support Availability Access to vendor support at any hour of the day/week. |
24/7 global support is available from Imperva as per SLAs and website. | |
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Transparent Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Vendor offers a clear and prompt channel for security vulnerability disclosures. |
Vendor provides a public vulnerability disclosure channel and coordinates with security researchers. | |
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Regular Security Patch Releases Vendor provides ongoing security patching with a documented schedule. |
Security patch release schedule is published and communicated to customers. | |
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) Formal SLA outlining response and resolution times for issues. |
Formal SLAs are available for response and resolution times. | |
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Signed Commitment to Data Privacy Vendor contractually commits to data privacy in contracts. |
Vendor contractually commits to data privacy in their Master Service Agreement. | |
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Onsite Support Option Availability of support technicians to visit physical hardware locations. |
Onsite support options are provided for enterprise hardware. | |
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User Community Portal Has an open user/support community for shared knowledge and peer assistance. |
User community portal for product support and discussion exists. | |
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Transparency of Sub-Processors Vendor discloses all subcontractors and third parties involved. |
Sub-processor list and third parties are disclosed in compliance/privacy docs. | |
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Proactive Risk Advisory Bulletins Vendor issues advisories for emerging risks before direct impact. |
Advisory bulletins for emerging risks/threats are sent to subscribed customers. | |
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Support Ticket Average Response Time Average time for first response on submitted support tickets. |
No information available |
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