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How many security champions does a company need?
There is no standard ratio. SAMM level 1 asks for one champion per development team. How to size by team, risk and backup, with a simple sizing table.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long will a restore take? A way to measure it before you need it
Backup size over throughput is only the start. A timed restore drill shows your real RTO, including access, validation and steps nobody wrote down.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long does a vulnerability tool take to deliver value?
Time to first useful result differs from time to full rollout. How to ask about setup effort, tuning time and your own team's hours before you commit.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long should a vulnerability exception last?
A vulnerability exception should expire when its reason does. How to set an end date, match it to the reason, and decide at review whether to renew.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How long should a session ID be? Entropy matters more than length
OWASP says session IDs need at least 64 bits of entropy from a secure random generator. What that means in characters, and what scanners can and cannot check.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How long should an accepted security risk last before review?
Accepted risks should expire, often in 30 to 180 days by severity, and be renewed only after a fresh look. Here is how to set the review period.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long should a random token be? Bits, bytes and encoding
A random token for sessions, resets and API keys should carry at least 128 bits from a CSPRNG. How to size, encode and store it without mistakes.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long is a Kubernetes version supported with security patches?
Kubernetes minor versions get about a year of patch support. See the table as of 19 October 2026 and how to plan upgrades before you lose fixes.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How long is a penetration test report good for?
A pen test report is a snapshot. How long it stays useful depends on what changed since, and what your customers or auditors accept. A practical guide.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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