Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
304 articles
FDA Premarket Cybersecurity SBOM in 2026
What the FDA's 2026 premarket cybersecurity guidance actually requires for SBOMs, how reviewers evaluate them, and the patterns that cause 510(k) submissions to stall.
HIPAA and Software Supply Chain Compliance for Health Tech
HIPAA's Security Rule requires safeguards that extend to software dependencies. Here's what health tech developers and vendors need to address.
CISA SBOM Mandate Enforcement Begins: What Federal Contractors Need to Know
CISA is moving from SBOM guidance to enforcement in 2026. Here's what the mandate requires and how to prepare.
What is a Security Compliance Framework
A concrete breakdown of what security compliance frameworks are, which ones software companies actually need, and how long certification really takes.
FISMA and Federal Software Security: Supply Chain Requirements Explained
FISMA's authorization framework creates strict requirements for software in federal systems. Here's how supply chain security fits into the ATO process.
Australia's Critical Infrastructure Security Act and Software Supply Chain Risk
Australia's SOCI Act imposes strict cybersecurity obligations on critical infrastructure. Here's what software suppliers need to understand.
SOC 2 Type II for SaaS Startups in 2026
What a SOC 2 Type II audit actually requires in 2026, where supply chain controls now sit in the Trust Services Criteria, and how to scope a defensible first report.
CISA Secure by Design Pledge: Practical Impact
An engineer's assessment of what the CISA Secure by Design Pledge actually changed inside product teams, what it did not, and where the 2026 expectations are landing.
CCPA/CPRA and Software Security: What Developers Must Know
California's privacy laws impose security obligations on software that handles consumer data. Here's how CCPA and CPRA intersect with supply chain risk.
GLBA and Financial Software Security: Safeguards Rule Deep Dive
The GLBA Safeguards Rule now requires specific cybersecurity controls for financial institutions. Here's how it affects software supply chains.
GDPR and Software Supply Chain Obligations You Can't Ignore
GDPR's security requirements extend deep into software supply chains. Here's where data protection law meets dependency management.
SOX Compliance in Software Development: The Supply Chain Angle
Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls extend into software development and supply chain integrity. Here's the connection most teams miss.
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