ISD - Information Security Form for Software Orders rev.docx

This is an Information Security Form for Software Orders issued by the State of California for evaluating software security requirements related to a NetApp A300 support renewal contract. The document serves as a standardized assessment tool to ensure that software products and solutions meet the state's information security standards and compliance requirements. The form is designed to be completed by vendors or used internally by procurement teams to document security posture, vulnerability management practices, data protection measures, and compliance certifications for software solutions being considered for state purchase or renewal.

The form captures critical security information including vendor security policies, encryption standards, authentication mechanisms, audit capabilities, patch management processes, and alignment with industry standards such as NIST cybersecurity frameworks and SOC 2 compliance. It functions as a due diligence document to verify that proposed software solutions, particularly those involving critical infrastructure like NetApp storage systems, meet California's information security governance requirements before contract award. The assessment helps mitigate security risks and ensures continuity of secure operations for the state's data management and storage environments.