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Should a bot update your container base image automatically?
A bot can raise base image updates as pull requests. Why tags and digests matter, what to test, and when to leave the base image on manual review.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Should a bootloader re-validate firmware on every boot?
Validating each boot catches later tampering. MCUboot documents an option that skips repeat checks to save time and weakens security. How to decide.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Public or private token: which one does a headless storefront use?
A headless storefront can use a public Storefront API token in the browser, but a private token must stay on the server. How to tell which goes where.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Shipping with a known risk: a decision record template
Sometimes you ship with a known weakness. A one page decision record captures the risk, the owner, the expiry and the plan so it does not become folklore.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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SharePoint and OneDrive external sharing levels, explained
How the SharePoint and OneDrive external sharing settings interact, why the stricter value always wins, and how to keep sensitive sites out of reach.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Can you run automated remediation in report-only mode first?
Yes, run a remediation tool in report-only mode to see what it would change. What to compare, how long to run it, and when to turn on pull requests.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What to do if a teen is being blackmailed with photos online
A calm first-hour guide to online sextortion for teens and parents: what to keep, what not to do, and where to get free help from NCMEC in the US.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Severity-only or risk-based prioritization: which approach to choose
Sorting by severity is simple. Risk based ordering takes more setup. A fair comparison of both, including when the simpler approach is the right call.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What are the principles of coordinated disclosure, in practice?
The CERT guide lists seven principles, from reduce harm to avoid surprise. Each turned into one concrete habit a product team can adopt this quarter.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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