ISACA Exam Questions

When contracting with an outsourcer to provide security administration, the MOST important contractu

When contracting with an outsourcer to provide security administration, the MOST important contractual element is the:

A.
right-to-terminate clause.

B.
limitations of liability.

C.
service level agreement (SLA).

D.
financial penalties clause.

Explanation:
Service level agreements (SLAs) provide metrics to which outsourcing firms can be held accountable. This is more important than a limitation on the outsourcing firm’s liability, a right-to- terminate clause or a hold-harmless agreement which involves liabilities to third parties.