Scenario Testing simulates a software supplier failure to test whether your escrow release plan actually works. From insolvency scenarios to build and functionality checks, it provides practical evidence that you can restore, rebuild, and operate your critical software.
Ensure your stressed exit plan functions under real-world conditions, not just on paper.
Reveal technical and procedural gaps before a failure puts your business at risk.
Demonstrate proactive oversight and resilience to internal and external stakeholders.
Scenario Testing is an essential part of any robust software continuity strategy. It involves simulating a release event to test how your organisation would respond in the event of a supplier failure, such as insolvency, dispute, or sudden service withdrawal.
This proactive service builds a controlled test environment to replicate what would happen if you needed to invoke your escrow agreement. We recreate the supplier's build process using the escrow-deposited materials, compiling the source code, configuring dependencies, and running functional tests. The outcomes including successes, risks, and issues, are documented in a detailed report.
Unlike standard verification, Scenario Testing focuses on how your team would operationalise the release process. It highlights not just technical readiness, but also procedural friction, access issues, and decision-making hurdles that can impact recovery speed and continuity.
Scenario Testing is a practical step forward in third-party risk management. It helps you move from reactive recovery planning to a model based on prevention and early detection. For regulated sectors or mission-critical systems, it provides a clear line of evidence that your exit strategy is viable, compliant, and aligned with resilience expectations.
This isn’t just a safety mechanism it’s a proactive, strategic move. Escrow agreements form part of your broader operational resilience and exit planning strategies, helping you manage third-party risk while enabling innovation.
Scenario Testing gives you certainty, not assumptions, about your software resilience. Speak to one of our specialists to explore how this service can help you identify vulnerabilities, meet compliance expectations, and build real operational readiness into your third-party risk strategy.
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