Common use of Countermeasures Clause in Contracts

Countermeasures. (For each identified vulnerability, a short list of potential countermeasures should be developed. A detailed assessment of the cost of implementing each countermeasure, the possible impact of not implementing, and appropriate milestones should be provided. Cost should include both direct and indirect monetary impacts. Measures such as cover, counterimagery, and deception may also be recommended. It should be noted, however, that some measures are very costly. A countermeasure is anything that effectively negates an adversary's ability to exploit vulnerabilities. the most effective countermeasures are simple, straightforward, procedural adjustments that effectively eliminate or minimize the generation of indicators. Following a cost-benefit analysis, countermeasures are implemented in priority order to protect vulnerabilities having the most significant impact on the organization, as determined by the appropriate decision maker.