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Does ASPM replace your security scanners? Myth versus fact
No. ASPM sits on top of scanners to combine, prioritize and track their results. Five common myths about ASPM, and what is actually true for buyers.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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How many different requiredAction texts does the KEV feed contain?
The KEV JSON feed held 46 distinct requiredAction strings across 1,748 entries. Six cover 95.5 percent; here is how to group the rest without miscounting.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Which ASPM vendor answers should make you ask a follow-up?
Vague answers on data, matching, AI and certifications deserve a follow-up question. Eight ASPM vendor phrases and the plain questions that test them.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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What should a methodology section in a vulnerability stats post include?
A methodology section should name the source, snapshot, filters, counting unit and denominator. Use this template so readers can reproduce every number.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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How complete are OSV records? Summary, aliases and credits by ecosystem
Optional OSV fields are filled very differently by ecosystem: summary, aliases and credits ranged widely across five exports fetched on 19 October 2026.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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How do you read an AI model pricing page? The dimensions to check
AI pricing pages bill by input and output tokens, plus caching, batch, region and tool charges. Use this checklist to read one and build a fair estimate.
Oct 19, 20267 min read
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Can two CVEs have the same EPSS score but different percentiles?
Yes. In the 18 October 2026 EPSS file, 1,142 CVEs shared one score yet had percentiles spread across about 0.3 points. Use probability for cutoffs.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Can you republish KEV, EPSS and OSV data? An attribution checklist
KEV ships with a CC0 license file, EPSS lists no usage terms on its overview page, and OSV licenses vary by source. Check each first. Not legal advice.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Why should every vulnerability percentage show its denominator?
A percentage without its count and denominator cannot be checked. Show n, the total and the date, as in 17,321 of 390,807 EPSS rows at 0.1 or higher.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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