Common use of Security of System Files Clause in Contracts

Security of System Files. To protect Provider Information Processing Systems and system files containing Recipient Confidential Information, Provider will ensure that access to source code is restricted to authorized users who have a direct need to know. 10.1.1 Ensure that systems and software have the latest vendor-supplied security patches. 10.1.2 Establish a process to identify newly discovered security vulnerabilities and update system and application standards to address new vulnerability issues. 10.1.3 Ensure internal and external network vulnerability scans are conducted at least quarterly and network and application layer penetration testing at least once a year