Topic: Procurement
Found 9 entries.
- “We Use the Same Tools as Everyone” Is Exactly the Problem
Following the crowd in software choices is not safety; it is collective risk. High-end firms should not be using mass-market, surveillance-funded tools.
- The Offline-First Playbook: How to Govern When the Lights Go Out
We do not need 'cloud-native' tools; we need 'reality-native' tools. Here is how we choose software that survives a network collapse.
- The Procurement Win That Became a Breach: One Checkbox, One Disaster
A case study on how default settings destroy confidentiality. Learn why the 'invite your team' button is a liability trap.
- “We Need a New System” No. We Need One Clean Spreadsheet.
Buying new software to fix bad habits is expensive. If you cannot manage a list in Excel, you cannot manage it in SAP. Fix the data first.
- The Terms of Service Are a Security Document. Whether We Like It or Not.
The brochure sells you safety, but the Terms of Service sell your data. Learn why the legal fine print is the only security architecture that matters.
- The Airplane Mode Test: Ten Minutes To Truth
Do not trust the sales demo. Put the phone in Airplane Mode. If the app breaks, do not buy it. A simple test for sturdy software.
- The Jurisdiction Checklist: 9 Questions We Ask Before We Sign
A procurement checklist to ensure data sovereignty. Stop buying software like office supplies and start treating contracts like treaties.
- Draw the Trust Boundary in 15 Minutes. Then Buy Nothing by Accident.
Before you purchase software, you must map the flow of liability. A simple diagram prevents expensive data leaks and failed audits.
- “EU Region” Is Not a Border: The Cloud Act in Plain Language
Why physical server location does not guarantee legal immunity from foreign subpoenas, and how to protect citizen data.