@techreport{ventex_vrn_001,
  author = {{VENTEX Research}},
  title = {Measuring secure communication pilots without confusing comfort with security},
  institution = {VENTEX},
  year = {2026},
  month = {8},
  number = {VRN-001},
  type = {Method note},
  url = {https://www.ventex-connect.com/en/research/briefings/measuring-secure-communication-pilots},
  note = {Open methodological publication; no claimed completed study}
}