4. INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENT.pdf

This Information Security and Privacy Requirement document outlines security and data protection standards applicable to the Virima IT Discovery CMDB Renewal contract opportunity in California. The document establishes mandatory security protocols and privacy safeguards that the contractor must implement and maintain throughout the contract term. Key requirements include compliance with information security frameworks, protection of sensitive and confidential data, adherence to privacy regulations, and implementation of controls to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of information. The contractor must demonstrate capability to meet these security standards prior to contract award and maintain compliance throughout service delivery. Specific requirements address data handling procedures, system access controls, and incident response protocols necessary to protect both the state's and users' information assets.

The document imposes operational security obligations including regular security assessments, vulnerability management, employee training on data protection, and incident notification procedures. Contractors must maintain documentation of security practices and submit to periodic audits to verify compliance with stated requirements. Failure to meet these information security and privacy standards may result in contract termination or other remedial actions. These requirements apply regardless of contract pricing or other commercial terms and represent non-negotiable conditions for contract performance, reflecting California's commitment to protecting sensitive information throughout the renewal period of this IT discovery and configuration management database solution.