Penetration Testing Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The National Library of Australia (NLA) is seeking an experienced team of Senior Penetration Testers to provide penetration testing services on an as-needed basis. Scope The scope includes: Provision of penetration testing services for the NLA's IT projects, website applications, and portals Provision of code review services during different phases of project cycles Undertaking penetration testing and code review as requested by NLA Project Managers on a needs basis Contractor Requirements Must provide at least one Senior Penetration Tester at the disposal of NLA staff throughout the contract term Contract Terms and Conditions There is no guarantee that the supplier's services will be required on a regular basis The need for penetration testing will be reviewed by NLA Project Managers on a needs basis, with requests sent to the supplier as required Enquiries Buyer contact: tenderbox@nla.gov.au
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