Transparency & Disclosures

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

John Menerick (W8MEJ) is both a security engineering practitioner and the primary author of the content on this site.

• Consulting Relationship: SecureSQL is the consulting entity through which John Menerick provides professional security engineering services.
• Content Independence: The research, frameworks, and technical analyses published here are independent of any specific client or vendor engagement unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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Editorial Standards

• Accuracy: Every technical post is verified against current documentation and practitioner testing.
• Updates: As security landscapes evolve, “evergreen” posts are updated to reflect current best practices. Check the lastmod date in the sitemap or the bottom of the post for the last verification.
• Sourcing: Whenever possible, primary sources (RFCs, official whitepapers, GitHub source code) are cited to allow for independent verification.