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Glossary

These definitions govern how this public site uses the words. They are not a standard.

Finding

A recorded technical observation tied to evidence. A finding is not a license, approval, or legal opinion.

Scope

The written boundary of an engagement: objects, methods, environments, and exclusions.

SHA-256

A cryptographic hash used to identify artifacts. Matching hashes support identity. They are not a product endorsement.

Preparing

Work is underway or architecture exists. Preparing is not approval or market listing.

Human-verified

A person accountable to the laboratory has examined the evidence and accepted, amended, or discarded the observation.

Impartiality

Freedom from commercial or ownership pressure over the content of findings.