Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
304 articles
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.
SOC 2 Type II for Engineering Teams: What Auditors Actually Check
Auditors don't start with your policies — they sample your PRs, tickets, and access reviews. Here's what a SOC 2 Type II observation window actually tests, control by control.
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.
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.
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