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How do VM, SCA and ASPM work together in one seven step flow?
A seven step flow shows where SCA, ASPM and the vulnerability management process each act, from inventory to a verified fix and a closed ticket.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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How long should a security tool RFP take? A six week schedule
A realistic six week plan from requirements to decision for a security tool RFP, with weekly deliverables, owners and where schedules usually slip.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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What exit criteria should an SCA proof of concept have?
Write SCA proof of concept exit criteria before the trial starts: coverage, signal, workflow, and operations, each with a pass or fail line.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Does IAST really produce fewer false positives than static analysis?
OWASP says static tools lack runtime visibility, and IAST has it. Why that can cut noise, where the claim breaks down, and how to verify it yourself.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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ASPM proof of concept checklist: what to test in two weeks
A two week ASPM proof of concept should test ingestion, deduplication, ownership, prioritization and exit paths. A day by day checklist you can reuse.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Who should own ASPM inside a company?
Security usually owns the ASPM platform and policy, engineering owns fixes, and a named admin keeps data clean. A simple split that avoids stalls.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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How do I run a free dependency scan on my project?
Run a free dependency scan in a few minutes: paste a package list or upload an SBOM, see which packages have known CVEs, and learn what to do next.
Oct 19, 20268 min read
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What is the plan when chat and email are down? A one page contact plan
If your main tools fail, how does the team reach each other? Build a one page contact plan with roles, channels, and a test that takes ten minutes.
Oct 19, 20267 min read
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Is open source software safe to use? Myths versus facts
Open source is neither safe nor unsafe by default. Seven common myths, the facts behind each, and a simple way to use open source with your eyes open.
Oct 19, 20268 min read
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