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tags:
- security
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Addresses a critical and often cumbersome aspect of business operations—ensuring that third-party partners, suppliers, and service providers meet the necessary security and operational standards. 


**Table of Contents**

- [Dataset Components](#data-components)
- [LLM Models to Test](#llm-models-to-test)
- **Grading Criteria**
  - [Security Attestations](grading/bcp-effectiveness.md)
  - [BCP Effectiveness](grading/security-attestation.md)
  - DRP Effectiveness
  - Cybersecurity Maturity
  - Financial Health
  - Contract Compliance & Review


## Dataset Components
| Dataset Component      | Description                                                  | Data Type    | Example                                                      |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Security Attestation   | Summary or key points from security attestation reports (e.g., SOC 2 Type 2). | Unstructured | "Encryption at rest and in transit, Multi-factor authentication implemented" |
| BCP Effectiveness      | Evaluation metrics or summaries highlighting the effectiveness of the Business Continuity Plan. | Unstructured | "BCP covers all critical operations, tested annually"        |
| DRP Readiness          | Insights into the Disaster Recovery Plan's readiness and strategic approaches. | Unstructured | "RTO and RPO defined for all key services, DR drills conducted semi-annually" |
| Cybersecurity Maturity | Assessment of the cybersecurity program's maturity level.    | Structured   | "Level 3 - Managed and Measurable"                           |
| Financial Health       | Key financial metrics indicating the company's financial stability. | Structured   | "Current Ratio: 1.8, Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.3"              |
| Contract Compliance    | Key points from contracts and SLAs, including compliance with specified security requirements. | Unstructured | "SLA includes 99.9% uptime guarantee, penalties for data breaches" |


### What I need to collect:

#### Security Attestation
- [IN-PROGRESS] Key security controls implemented
- [ ] Findings from the audit/assessment
- [ ] Compliance status and areas of improvement
- [ ] Summary of security measures like encryption, access controls, etc.
- [ ] Any significant observations or exceptions noted in the report

#### BCP Effectiveness
- [ ] Summary of BCP tests and exercises
- [ ] Coverage of critical operations in the BCP
- [ ] Frequency and results of BCP testing
- [ ] Any identified gaps and improvements
- [ ] Metrics like Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) achieved during tests

#### DRP Readiness
- [ ] Summary of DRP and its strategic approaches
- [ ] DR drills and testing frequency
- [ ] Achieved RTO and RPO for critical services
- [ ] Readiness status and any identified improvements
- [ ] Key dependencies and risks identified in the DRP

#### Cybersecurity Maturity
- [ ] Cybersecurity maturity model used (e.g., CMMI, NIST CSF)
- [ ] Current maturity level and criteria met
- [ ] Areas of strength and improvement
- [ ] Specific scores or ratings for different cybersecurity domains
- [ ] Summary of assessment findings

#### Financial Health
- [ ] Key financial ratios (e.g., Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio)
- [ ] Financial stability indicators (e.g., Profit Margin, EBITDA)
- [ ] Cash flow statements
- [ ] Balance sheet summaries
- [ ] Financial trends and forecasts

#### Contract Compliance
- [IN-PROGRESS] Key compliance requirements from contracts and SLAs
- [IN-PROGRESS] Security requirements and obligations
- [ ] Uptime guarantees and penalties
- [ ] Summary of compliance status
- [ ] Any exceptions or non-compliance issues noted