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Should you rescan a build that shipped last year?
Yes. A build does not change, but the advisories about its dependencies do. Here is how to rescan old releases without rebuilding them from source.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should you require signed commits from contractors?
Signed commits link each change to a key its author controls. See what verification proves for contractor code, what it misses, and how to roll it out.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should you request a CVE ID for a vulnerability someone reported?
When a reported bug deserves a CVE ID, who assigns it, and what to do if a CNA declines. A plain guide for vendors handling inbound reports.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should you rank engineering teams by vulnerability counts?
Ranking teams by raw vulnerability counts rewards small codebases and hidden findings. Compare by rate, age and trend instead, and keep the tone useful.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should you rank developers by vulnerabilities they introduce?
Per developer vulnerability leaderboards push people to hide work and avoid risky code. Measure teams, systems and flow instead, with blameless review.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should you patch the monolith or wait for the rewrite to finish?
Patch the monolith when the flaw is reachable, exposed or exploited, even if replacement is planned. Here is a decision guide for waiting versus fixing.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should you move wp-config.php above the web root?
You can, and it may help, but the official guide calls it debated and warns that doing it carelessly adds risk. Permissions and server config matter more.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should you merge a security fix on a Friday or wait until Monday?
Merging a fix late in the week is a risk trade, not a rule. A decision guide based on exposure, rollback speed, coverage and who is on call.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should you freeze dependency updates during exams and enrollment?
A change freeze at peak school times is reasonable, but a blanket freeze on security fixes is not. A decision guide for edtech release calendars.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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