Organization should have processes for external security communications
Medium
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Establish processes for communicating security matters with external parties including customers, vendors, regulators, and auditors. Include breach notification procedures.
How to verify
- Verify external communication procedures exist
- Confirm breach notification process is documented
Compliance frameworks
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