Examination Security & Independent Audits

The contract requires the performance of annual independent security audits to ensure the integrity and cybersecurity of examination processes under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. These audits must comprehensively evaluate existing security protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions to maintain compliance and protect sensitive data. In addition to audits, the contractor is responsible for maintaining continuous video and audio recordings of examination activities for a mandatory period of 90 days to support forensic review, incident investigations, and regulatory oversight. All activities must be conducted in strict alignment with cybersecurity best practices to safeguard exam materials, candidate information, and institutional systems from unauthorized access, tampering, or data breaches. The work is to be performed as a subcontract under NAICS code 541990 with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and is intended to uphold the reliability and fairness of licensing examinations administered by the agency.