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Can open source scanners produce evidence for a SOC 2 audit?
Scanner output can support a SOC 2 audit if you keep dated results, tickets and exceptions. What auditors tend to ask for and how to prepare.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Can your CI pipeline output count as audit evidence?
Pipeline logs and scan results can serve as audit evidence if they are dated, complete, tamper resistant and mapped to a control. Here is how to prepare.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Can bank regulators examine a software vendor? The BSCA explained
Under the Bank Service Company Act, services a bank has performed by contract can be examined as if the bank did them itself. What that means for vendors.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Can a third-party SDK get your app rejected or removed from a store?
Yes. Apple and Google both hold you responsible for SDK behavior. What the rules say about data sharing, runtime code and inaccurate declarations.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Can an AI startup inherit its model provider's security attestations?
No. A provider's audit covers the provider. Here is what you can reference, what you must cover yourself, and how to word it in a security review.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Can a startup say it is NIST CSF compliant or certified?
NIST does not certify CSF use or run a conformity program. Here is wording that is accurate: aligned, mapped, profiled, and what evidence supports it.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Can a dependency update change its license? Recheck it on fix PRs
Yes, a license is declared per version, so an upgrade can change it. How to add a license check to fix pull requests and what to do when it changes.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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CA-7 continuous monitoring: what a software team actually monitors
NIST 800-53 CA-7 asks for a system level monitoring strategy with metrics, frequencies and reporting. Here is a practical set for a software team.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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CA-5 plan of action and milestones: what each entry needs
A plan of action and milestones records planned fixes for known weaknesses. Here is what NIST 800-53 CA-5 asks for and a field list for each entry.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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