Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
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FedRAMP 20x and Continuous Compliance for Software Vendors
FedRAMP 20x replaces document-heavy review with machine-verifiable assertions. SBOMs and runtime evidence become first-class authorization artifacts.
SOC 2 readiness assessment guide
What a SOC 2 readiness assessment actually covers, how long it takes, what it costs, and where supply chain risk fits in alongside tools like Drata.
Who needs SOC 2 compliance? A breakdown by company stage/...
SOC 2 isn't legally required, but it's now a deal-blocker as early as seed stage. Here's a stage-by-stage, industry-by-industry breakdown of who actually needs it.
How to choose the right SOC 2 audit firm / auditor
Drata and similar platforms automate SOC 2 readiness, but they can't issue your audit report. Here's a concrete framework for vetting the CPA firm that actually can.
The Complete SBOM Compliance Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about SBOM requirements under EO 14028, NIST SSDF, and emerging global regulations.
SOC 2 for startups: what founders need to know
A practical guide to SOC 2 timelines, costs, and audit failures for startups—and why compliance automation alone won't cover software supply chain risk.
CI/CD Audit Pipeline Checklist 2026
An auditor's checklist for CI/CD pipelines in 2026 covering build provenance, secret management, runner isolation, and the evidence to collect for SOC 2 and FedRAMP.
CMMC Level 3 Software Supply Chain Checklist 2026
A senior engineer's CMMC Level 3 checklist focused on software supply chain: SBOM, SC-SR controls, SSP evidence, and the operational gaps most defense contractors still have.
SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: differences, timelines, and which...
Type 1 audits control design at a point in time; Type 2 tests operating effectiveness over months. How they differ, realistic timelines, and which to pursue first.
SOC 1 vs SOC 2 vs SOC 3: how the three report types differ
SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 test different things for different audiences. Here's how they differ, and where Safeguard's supply chain evidence complements GRC tools like Secureframe.
Supply Chain Security for Energy (NERC CIP) 2026
Supply chain security for energy utilities in 2026 means CIP-013-2, CIP-010-4 software integrity, and the CIP-015-1 internal network monitoring rollout.
SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria explained (security, availa...
A breakdown of the five SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, when each applies, and where Secureframe-style control mapping stops short of software supply chain evidence.