In April 2025, John Allison focused on security remediation for the ctrliq/advisories repository, addressing a critical vulnerability by updating the OpenSSL FIPS module to version 9.2 to mitigate CVE-2024-12797. His work centered on applying targeted security patches and compliance updates, ensuring the system met regulatory standards and maintained audit readiness. Utilizing his expertise in C, cryptography, and system administration, John validated the changes through standard regression checks to preserve system stability. Although no new features were introduced, his efforts reduced vulnerability exposure and strengthened secure communications within advisory workflows, demonstrating a depth of focus on risk reduction.