Why it matters
Catches vulnerabilities before they reach production, where they're far more expensive to fix.
How a self-led small team implements it
Automated dependency/vulnerability scanning in your CI pipeline is a proportionate starting point before manual pen testing.
What auditors expect to see
CI scan results, penetration test reports if applicable.
Track A.8.29 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.
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