HECAVEX distinguishes verified facts, third-party reporting, analytical inference, and opinion. A confident narrative is never a substitute for evidence.

Sourcing

Primary sources, technical documentation, datasets, and directly observed infrastructure are preferred. Reporting and secondary analysis may provide context but are not treated as equivalent to primary evidence. Material claims should link to their sources, and uncertainty or missing evidence should be stated.

Confidence

• High: supported by multiple independent signals or authoritative primary evidence.
• Moderate: supported by credible evidence, with meaningful gaps or alternative explanations remaining.
• Low: plausible but based on limited, indirect, or incomplete evidence.

Confidence describes the strength of an assessment, not its severity. TLP labels describe sharing expectations, not evidential quality.

Corrections and versions

Material corrections are recorded in the affected article. Minor spelling and formatting changes may be made without a version entry. New evidence that changes an assessment must be dated and described.

Conflicts and independence

HECAVEX is an independent publication. Relevant employment, sponsorship, access, or financial relationships that could reasonably affect an assessment will be disclosed in the article. Coverage is not sold, and public commentary does not constitute an endorsement of a vendor or organisation.

Translation and AI use

Lithuanian and English editions aim to preserve meaning, technical precision, and the author’s voice rather than produce literal word-for-word copies. Automated tools may assist with transcription, translation, formatting, or language review, but analytical conclusions and final editorial responsibility remain with the author. AI-generated claims are not treated as evidence.

Safety and responsible publication

Sensitive personal data, active credentials, and operational details that create disproportionate risk are excluded or defanged. Research materials are published only when their defensive value outweighs foreseeable misuse.

Preservation

Articles retain stable URLs wherever possible. Original-source links, publication dates, and material update histories are preserved so readers can reconstruct how an assessment changed.