Project Management Security Plan

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SECURITY PLAN

Project Identification

Scope of Work

The Provider will perform the services necessary to implement and maintain the project in accordance with the security requirements set forth in this plan. The scope includes technical, procedural and organizational controls required to protect project assets, data, infrastructure, and deliverables.

Security Objectives and Standards

The objectives are to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of project data; to detect and respond to incidents promptly; and to ensure that all project activities meet applicable contractual, regulatory and industry security obligations.

Data Classification

Data used, processed, or generated by the project shall be classified and handled according to the following categories. The Provider shall enforce controls appropriate to each classification.

Public Internal Confidential Restricted

Roles and Responsibilities

The following roles are responsible for executing and overseeing security controls for the project.

Access Control and Authentication

Access to systems and data shall be provisioned on least-privilege and role-based principles. Multi-factor authentication is required for privileged access unless an approved exception is documented.

Network, System, and Application Security

The Provider shall implement controls to prevent, detect, and respond to threats affecting network, system, and application layers, including secure configuration, vulnerability management, and logging.

Encryption, Backup and Data Retention

The Provider shall ensure encryption of data at rest and in transit as specified below, and shall maintain backups and retention schedules sufficient to meet recovery objectives.

Encryption at rest required Encryption in transit required

Incident Response and Breach Notification

The Provider shall maintain an incident response capability, notify the Client of security incidents in accordance with the timelines below, and cooperate in forensic investigation and remediation.

Deliverables and Acceptance Criteria

Deliverables shall be produced, delivered and accepted according to the criteria stated. The Client's acceptance is a prerequisite for final payment as described in the Payment Schedule.

Timeline and Milestones

Project timeline and milestone schedule. Dates specified below are target dates; all changes must follow the Change Order Process.

Start Date:    End Date:

Date:

Date:

Date:

Budget and Payment Schedule

All changes materially affecting scope, schedule or cost require a written change order signed by authorized representatives of both parties prior to implementation.

Vendor and Subcontractor Controls

The Provider shall ensure that any subcontractor that processes Client data is bound by written agreements imposing security obligations at least as protective as those herein.

Prior Client approval required for subcontractors

Audit, Compliance and Reporting

The Client reserves the right to audit the Provider's compliance with this Security Plan subject to reasonable notice and confidentiality protections.

Training and Personnel Security

The Provider shall ensure staff working on the project receive security training appropriate to their role and undergo background screening where required.

Security training required for assigned personnel

Monitoring, Logging and Forensics

The Provider shall implement logging and monitoring sufficient to support security operations and forensic investigation. Logs shall be retained for the period specified below unless otherwise required by law.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to hold Confidential Information of the other party in strict confidence and to use it solely for performance of the project. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or that the receiving party rightfully receives from a third party without restriction.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Security Plan shall be governed by the law of the jurisdiction specified below. The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiation and, if necessary, binding arbitration or litigation as set forth in the underlying Services Agreement.

Certifications and Acknowledgments

By signing below, the undersigned representatives certify that they are authorized to bind their respective organizations, that they have reviewed and accept the security measures and obligations set forth in this Security Plan, and that they will comply with all applicable provisions.

Client acknowledges review and acceptance Provider acknowledges review and acceptance

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