Ebook
Keeping Beta Tests Confidential
This ebook takes a comprehensive look at pre-release Customer Validation security. It covers why companies fear leaks, how to prevent them, and how to manage them if they happen.
PDF · 26 pages · April 25, 2017
Handing an unfinished product to outsiders can feel risky, especially with so many blogs, forums, and news sites out there. Many companies dread a leak, yet a well-run beta test is rarely where one starts.
This guide is for product, program, project, quality, and beta managers who have a release to protect. It explains why companies worry, where leaks really come from, and how to prevent them. It also covers how to spot a leak and what to do if one happens.
What’s inside
Why companies fear leaks
The common worries, from lost and delayed sales to message control and security, and why beta testers are unlikely to be the ones sharing secrets.
Practical steps to prevent leaks
Recruiting testers selectively, explaining your NDA in plain English, time-limiting beta software and keeping feedback channels simple, plus five extra steps when security is a top concern.
Responding when a leak happens
How to watch for leaks, then survey the scope, plan a response, deal with testers, remove leaked information, and find the source.
