What are Security Questions?
Definition
20-40 RFP questions assessing data encryption, access controls, compliance certifications, incident response, backup procedures, and vulnerability management. Security questions verify vendors meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements for data protection."
Why This Matters
Data breaches create substantial financial and reputational damage. Comprehensive security questions about certifications, encryption standards, and incident response procedures help you assess vendor maturity and protect your organization from liability. Thorough security due diligence is both a business necessity and a professional responsibility.
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SOC 2
Security & Compliance
Service Organization Control 2 - an auditing standard for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data in cloud services.
ISO 27001
Security & Compliance
International standard for information security management systems specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving security controls.
GDPR
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General Data Protection Regulation - European Union law protecting personal data privacy and giving individuals control over their information.
Security Compliance
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Adherence to security standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements to protect data and systems.
Data Security
Security & Compliance
Protection of information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction through encryption, access controls, monitoring, and security policies.
Compliance Certifications
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Official attestations proving adherence to security and regulatory standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, or industry-specific certifications.
Data Encryption
Security & Compliance
Converting data into coded format using algorithms to prevent unauthorized access.
Access Control
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Security mechanisms restricting system access based on user roles, permissions, and authentication including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and least privilege principles.
Security Audit
Security & Compliance
Independent examination of security controls, policies, and practices verifying compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or industry regulations.
Penetration Testing
Security & Compliance
Simulated cyber attacks testing security defenses by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in applications, networks, or systems.
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Related RFP Templates
These 4 templates include questions about security questions