CODEVERTEX SECURITY ASSURANCE BRIEF Version: 2026.02 Security Governance Principles - Authorization-first testing with documented scope boundaries. - Least-privilege access to engagement artifacts. - Controlled evidence handling and retention practices. - Escalation protocol for critical and high-impact findings. - Executive visibility through structured status communication. Operational Controls - Secure collaboration channels - Confidentiality under NDA - Evidence-backed reporting model - Remediation accountability tracking - Retest and closure validation workflow Legal and Procurement Readiness - MSA, NDA, DPA templates available - Rules of engagement template available - Security questionnaire package available - Procurement and legal workflow documented Enterprise Confidence Signals - Response SLA: leadership reply within 24 hours - Program outputs mapped to governance and audit use cases - Cross-functional reporting for leadership and engineering teams Contact legal@codevertex.io contact@codevertex.io