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 legal name of your company or organization that is providing the solution being assessed. The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) begins with basic identifying information to establish who is being evaluated.
Solution Name
This question is asking for the name of the software solution, product, or service being assessed in the HECVAT (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit). The 'Solution Name' refers to the specific offering that the vendor is providing to the educational institution.
Solution Description
The 'Solution Description' question in the HECVAT (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit) is asking for a comprehensive overview of your product or service. This question serves as an introduction to your solution, helping the assessors understand what your product does, how it works, and its core functionality.
Country of Company Headquarters
This question is asking for the country where your company's headquarters or main office is officially registered and located. This information is important in a security assessment for several reasons:
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