Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

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Subcontractor

A subcontractor is a third-party entity that a primary contractor hires to carry out particular cybersecurity-related services or tasks on the contractor’s behalf. Services like penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response may fall under this category.

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