A security manager is determining the best DLP solution for an enterprise. A list of requirements was created to use during the source selection. The security manager wants to confirm a solution…

The correct answer is E. RFI. An RFI (Request for Information) is issued when an organization wants to determine whether vendors can meet a defined set of requirements before committing to a formal procurement process. It is a preliminary market research tool - not a binding solicitation. The security…

Risk Management

Question

A security manager is determining the best DLP solution for an enterprise. A list of requirements was created to use during the source selection. The security manager wants to confirm a solution exists for the requirements that have been defined. Which of the following should the security manager use?

Options

ANDA
BRFP
CRFQ
DMSA
ERFI

How the community answered

(64 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
2% (1)
C
8% (5)
D
3% (2)
E
86% (55)

Explanation

An RFI (Request for Information) is issued when an organization wants to determine whether vendors can meet a defined set of requirements before committing to a formal procurement process. It is a preliminary market research tool - not a binding solicitation. The security manager wants to confirm a solution exists, which is precisely the purpose of an RFI. An RFP (B) solicits detailed proposals from vendors for a known requirement, typically used after market research confirms solutions exist. An RFQ (C) requests pricing. An NDA (A) is a confidentiality agreement. An MSA (D) is a master service agreement governing long-term vendor relationships.

Topics

#RFI#DLP#vendor selection#procurement process

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full CAS-003 Practice