Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
254 articles
What is a SOC 2 report and why it matters for SaaS
SOC 2 explained for SaaS teams: what the report covers, how it differs from tools like Vanta, and why compliance alone won't stop supply chain attacks.
CCPA/CPRA compliance overview for businesses
A practical breakdown of CCPA/CPRA compliance requirements, thresholds, penalties, and 2026 audit rules — and why software supply chain visibility is core to "reasonable security."
EU AI Act: Software Supply Chain Implications 2026
The EU AI Act's 2026 obligations reshape software supply chain requirements for AI system providers, deployers, and upstream model suppliers across every sector.
SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: timeline, cost, and key differences
SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: what each audit actually tests, realistic timelines and costs, and how supply chain evidence differs from Drata's approach.
DORA Third-Party ICT Risk for Financial Services 2026
A senior engineer's view of DORA third-party ICT risk in 2026: register of information, concentration risk, subcontractor depth, and the operational controls regulators actually test.
SOC 1 vs SOC 2 vs SOC 3 explained
SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 answer different questions for different audiences. Here is what each proves, and where Drata and Safeguard fit in your audit prep.
Enterprise GRC vs point compliance tools: what's the diff...
Compliance automation tools like Drata optimize for audit prep. Enterprise GRC runs risk, vendor, and software supply chain programs continuously. Here's the real difference.
NIST SP 800-161 Rev. 2 Third-Party Risk 2026
NIST SP 800-161 Rev. 2 reshapes cyber supply chain risk management for federal contractors and commercial buyers. Here is what engineers must operationalize.
Supply Chain Security for Aerospace & Defense (DoD) 2026
Supply chain security for aerospace and defense contractors in 2026 means CMMC 2.0 final rule, DFARS 7012/7020/7021, and NIST 800-171 Rev 3 in production.
How much does a SOC 2 audit cost?
A full breakdown of SOC 2 audit costs in 2026 — CPA fees, Drata's platform pricing, hidden internal time, and how to avoid the surprise costs that inflate a first audit.
How long does a SOC 2 audit take?
Most teams budget 3 months for SOC 2. The real number is closer to 6-12, and no automation platform, including Drata, can compress the observation period.
SOC 2 audit exceptions: what they are and how to avoid them
SOC 2 audit exceptions often trace back to dependency and build evidence gaps that GRC tools like Drata don't reach. Here's why they happen and how to close them.