Version Control and Change Management 3.6

Question 1

Change is Constant

Answer 1

Application will constantly need to be modified. Bug fixes, new features, security patches, etc. How you manage the change is the most important thing.

Question 2

Version Control

Answer 2

Create a file, make a change. Track, save, and document every change in case you need to revert back to a previous version. This is commonly used in software development among many other computing systems. This is useful for security in order to compare versions over time and identify modifications to important files.

Question 3

Change Management

Answer 3

You need a formal process for managing change. This will help avoid downtime, confusion, and mistakes. Always follow the process, document everything, have a recovery plan, and test everything.

Question 4

Change Management and Security

Answer 4

Make sure to evaluate all angles of what security components might be affected.