Common use of Security and Regulatory Recommendations Clause in Contracts

Security and Regulatory Recommendations. Although it is under no obligation to do so, from time to time, Provider may make recommendations regarding regulatory compliance, safety, and security related to Client’s network and practices (e.g., multi-factored authentication). If Client fails to adopt or implement the recommended protocols, Client is responsible for any and all damages related to regulatory, security, privacy, or data protection, including but not limited to fines, data breach notification, malware or ransomware costs, restoration, forensic investigation, restoring backups, or any other costs or damages related to Client’s refusal to implement the recommended protocols. Password-Management Services If Provider provides password management services to Client, Client shall be responsible and liable for any unauthorized use of passwords. THEREFORE, CLIENT AGREES TO HOLD PROVIDER HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO CLIENT OR ANY THEFT OF PASSWORDS CAUSED BY SUCH USE OF THE PASSWORD SERVICES BY CLIENT. PROVIDER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTY Internal Network Security Compromise Policy Provider monitors the availability and performance of its internal firewall and network security. This process involves monitoring for intrusion attempts and potential security breaches. In order to minimize a possible compromise of security, all services and applications exposed to the Internet on Provider's servers are updated with all commonly available security hotfixes and best practices. As appropriate, Provider proactively evaluates, investigates, and reports security-related incidents to the appropriate authorities. Provider also monitors and proactively manages the anti-virus protection of its servers and applications using industry-recognized anti- virus software systems.

Security and Regulatory Recommendations. Although it is under no obligation to do so, from time to time, Provider may make recommendations regarding regulatory compliance, safety, and security related to Client’s network and practices (e.g., multi-factored authentication). If Client fails to adopt or implement the recommended protocols, Client is responsible for any and all damages related to regulatory, security, privacy, or data protection, including but not limited to fines, data breach notification, malware or ransomware costs, restoration, forensic investigation, restoring backups, or any other costs or damages related to Client’s refusal to implement the recommended protocols. Password-Management Services If Provider provides password management services to Client, Client shall be responsible and liable for any unauthorized use of passwords. THEREFORE, CLIENT AGREES TO HOLD PROVIDER HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO CLIENT OR ANY THEFT OF PASSWORDS CAUSED BY SUCH USE OF THE PASSWORD SERVICES BY CLIENT. PROVIDER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTY Internal Network Security Compromise Policy Provider monitors the availability and performance of its internal firewall and network security. This process involves monitoring for intrusion attempts and potential security breaches. In order to minimize a possible compromise of security, all services and applications exposed to the Internet on Provider's servers are updated with all commonly available security hotfixes and best practices. As appropriate, Provider proactively evaluates, investigates, and reports security-security- related incidents to the appropriate authorities. Provider also monitors and proactively manages the anti-virus protection of its servers and applications using industry-recognized anti- anti-virus software systems.

Security and Regulatory Recommendations. Although it is under no obligation to do so, from time to time, Provider may make recommendations regarding regulatory compliance, safety, safety and security related to Client’s network and practices (e.g., multi-factored authentication). If Client fails to adopt or implement the recommended protocols, Client is responsible for any and all damages related to regulatory, security, privacy, or data protection, including but not limited to fines, data breach notification, malware or ransomware costs, restoration, forensic investigation, restoring backups, or any other costs or damages related to Client’s refusal to implement the recommended protocols. Password-Management Services If Provider provides password management services to Client, Client shall be responsible and liable for any unauthorized use of passwords. THEREFORE, CLIENT AGREES TO HOLD PROVIDER HARMLESS FROM ANY LOSS, INJURY, INJURY OR DAMAGE TO CLIENT OR ANY THEFT OF PASSWORDS CAUSED BY SUCH USE OF THE PASSWORD SERVICES BY CLIENT. PROVIDER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTY Internal Network Security Compromise Policy Provider monitors the availability and performance of its internal firewall and network security. This process involves monitoring for intrusion attempts and potential security breaches. In order to minimize a possible compromise of security, all services and applications exposed to the Internet on Provider's servers are updated with all commonly available security hotfixes and best practices. As appropriate, Provider proactively evaluates, investigates, investigates and reports security-security- related incidents to the appropriate authorities. Provider also monitors and proactively manages the anti-virus protection of its servers and applications using industry-recognized anti- anti-virus software systems.