Using Confluence/Jira plugins safely — Security FAQ
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Q: How to vet a plugin's security? A: Review vendor reputation, security policy, permissions required, and available source or audit reports.
Q: Principle of least privilege? A: Grant apps only the permissions they require; avoid global admin installs unless necessary.
Q: Data residency concerns? A: Understand where the plugin stores or processes data (cloud vs on-premise). Check privacy policy.
Q: Vulnerability disclosures? A: Prefer vendors with clear security contact and CVE or responsible disclosure program.
Q: Regular updates? A: Keep apps up-to-date and monitor release notes for security fixes.
Q: Sandbox testing? A: Test new plugins in a staging environment before deploying to production.