HECVAT Category
General Information
General Information covers controls and questions related to that domain. It outlines expectations institutions typically require from vendors. The category helps assess risk posture and operational maturity. It provides structure for consistent evaluation during security reviews.
Assessment Questions
Solution Provider Name
This question is asking for the official name of your company or organization that is providing the solution being assessed. The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) uses this information to identify who is being assessed and to maintain accurate records.
Solution Name
This question is asking for the name of the software solution, product, or service that is being assessed for security compliance. The 'Solution Name' is simply the official name of your product or service that customers would recognize.
Solution Description
The 'Solution Description' question in the HECVAT (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit) is asking you to provide a comprehensive overview of your product or service. This question serves as a foundation for the security assessment by helping the evaluators understand what your solution does, how it works, and what systems or data it might interact with.
Country of Company Headquarters
This question is asking for the country where your company's headquarters or main office is physically located. This information is important in a security assessment for several reasons:
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