# Security, Compliance and Data

### Purpose

Security is part of delivery from the start.

The security operating model ensures that people, systems, data, suppliers, and customer environments are protected.

### Security Principles

* Apply least privilege.
* Classify information before sharing.
* Use approved tools and repositories.
* Keep access traceable.
* Record security decisions.
* Review supplier access.
* Manage vulnerabilities.
* Treat customer data with appropriate care.
* Escalate incidents quickly.

### Security Responsibilities

Security responsibilities should be defined for:

* delivery team
* technical lead
* security lead
* customer security contact
* supplier security contact
* system owner
* data owner


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