Cybersecurity procurement benefits from a clear link between the risk being addressed and the operational model that will support the software. Requirements may involve coverage, people, processes, data, assurance, implementation and response responsibilities.
Comparisons should keep commercial scope visible alongside technical fit. Questions about users, environments, deployment, support, renewal and evidence help organisations understand what a proposal actually includes.
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