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Trust center or a PDF security packet: which should you use?
Compare a live trust center with an emailed PDF security packet on upkeep, access control, buyer experience and cost, and decide which fits your stage.
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Tokenization vs encryption: which protects card data better?
Tokenization swaps a card number for a stand-in with no mathematical link to it, while encryption keeps a reversible form. How each affects PCI DSS scope.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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A three tier open source license policy: allow, review, deny
How to build an open source license policy with three tiers. Which licenses to place where, what triggers a review, and how to keep exceptions on record.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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System reports as audit evidence: proving completeness and accuracy
Auditors do not accept a system report just because a system made it. Learn how to show a report is complete and accurate before it becomes evidence.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Subprocessor lists: what to track and how to handle changes
A subprocessor list is only useful if someone reads it. Learn what fields to track, how to get change notices, and when to object to a new subprocessor.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Sub-processor list for AI startups: what to publish and keep current
An AI product adds sub-processors fast: model APIs, vector stores, hosting. What to list, how to notify customers, and how to avoid a stale page.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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CSA STAR Level 1 vs Level 2: what each one proves about a vendor
STAR Level 1 is a published self-assessment and Level 2 uses a third-party audit. Here is the weight each deserves in a vendor review and what to ask next.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Standard, normal and emergency changes: how to define them
Sort changes into pre-approved, reviewed and emergency classes. Here is how to define each, what an emergency path needs, and how to stop abuse.
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SSPL section 13: what it requires if you offer the software as a service
SSPL section 13 asks service providers to release the source of the whole service stack, not just the program. Here is who it affects and who it does not.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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