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Difficulty: EasyThird-Party Risk Management and Supply Chain Oversight

An organization is establishing a direct, dedicated network connection between its data center and a business partner's network to exchange sensitive data continuously. Which of the following agreements specifically documents the technical security requirements, encryption controls, and interface parameters for this direct connection?

  1. Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA)Answer
  2. B
    Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
  3. C
    Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  4. D
    Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Answer

Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA)
An Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) is specifically designed to document the technical and security parameters for a direct connection between two dedicated systems or networks, ensuring both organizations maintain agreed-upon security controls.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core requirement in the scenario
The scenario requires establishing specific technical and security requirements for a direct network link between two organizations.
Different third-party agreements serve distinct operational, legal, and technical functions.
2
Evaluate agreement types against the technical requirements
An Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) specifically governs direct network and system linkages, documenting security controls, encryption, and technical interface boundaries.
Other agreements focus on confidentiality (NDA), performance metrics (SLA), or high-level cooperative intent (MOU).

Key Concept

Third-Party Interconnection Security Agreements
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