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Is hashed or tokenised customer data safe to use in staging?
Hashing or tokenising fields is pseudonymisation, and regulators treat pseudonymised data as personal data. Here is what that means for staging.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is running an end-of-life runtime like Node.js a SOC 2 problem?
An end-of-life runtime stops receiving security fixes, which can undermine your vulnerability management control. Here is how to track and plan upgrades.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is a vulnerable library in your product a HIPAA security incident?
A known flaw in a dependency is a vulnerability, not automatically a HIPAA security incident. Here is how the rule defines the term and when it applies.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should a base image update need a change ticket or pre approval?
Treat routine base image refreshes as pre approved standard changes with guardrails, and keep full review for major version moves. A simple policy to copy.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do you handle inherited vulnerabilities after an acquisition?
Handle inherited findings without a blanket waiver: inventory, triage, time-boxed exceptions per system and a dated path to your own policy.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do you record a security risk you decide not to fix?
Write a short risk acceptance record: the risk, who accepted it, why, what limits it, and the date you will look again. A template for small teams.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do I write a dismissal comment an auditor will accept?
A dismissed vulnerability alert needs a reason, evidence and a re-check date. Here is a short template, using how GitHub records dismissal comments.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do you set vulnerability remediation timelines you can defend?
Set fix deadlines by exploitation evidence and asset importance, not by severity alone, then measure attainment. A method regulated teams can explain.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do you test your own exception process before an audit?
Run a small internal test: pull a random sample of exceptions, check each against six attributes, record the gaps and fix them before the auditor arrives.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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