Archive - Observa Essays

Patch Management: Software Composition Analysis

Some more specific thoughts on patching open source software libraries

Mar 5, 2024 • Rob Picard

February 2024

Patch Management: Philosophy and Soliloquy

An introduction to how startups keep third-party software up-to-date and secure.

Feb 22, 2024 • Rob Picard

The separation of work and play

Mixing work and personal contexts can provide a better employee experience and increased security risk. Here we look at specific scenarios, risks, and…

Feb 1, 2024 • Rob Picard

January 2024

A balanced approach to premium security features

Not all SSO taxes are created equal. There's middle ground to be found.

Jan 12, 2024 • Rob Picard

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