ID.RA-08 establishes processes for handling vulnerability disclosures from suppliers, customers, or government sources, ensuring timely analysis and response. This includes assigning responsibilities to assess impacts and coordinate with stakeholders under defined protocols, often outlined in contracts. It keeps the organization responsive to external vulnerability reports.

This subcategory enhances collaboration by structuring information sharing, reducing delays in addressing disclosed weaknesses. It ensures that vulnerabilities are systematically processed, validated, and mitigated, strengthening overall security. ID.RA-08 connects external insights to internal risk management.