Source code escrow
- Term
- Source code escrow
- Exam
- CISA
- Definition
Deposit of an application's source code with a third party, released to the customer if the vendor fails.
- Explained
Escrow deposits an application's source code with an independent agent, released if the vendor fails. It only protects the organization if deposits are complete, current and verified to build.
- In practice
A startup's code is deposited with an escrow agent and released if the startup goes out of business.
- Often confused with
- Software license
- Exam angle
Verify deposits are complete and current.
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