Industry Analysis
In-depth guides and analysis on industry analysis from the Safeguard engineering team.
100 articles
Biotech Security: Why GxP Validation Changes How You Deploy Security Tools
A vulnerability scanner deployed into a validated GxP environment can itself trigger a re-validation requirement. Why life sciences security adoption moves differently, and where the real IP risk sits.
CFATS and Chemical Facility Cybersecurity: Where Safety Instrumented Systems Fit
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program pairs cybersecurity with physical and personnel security in one framework. Why safety instrumented systems, not just control systems, are the real stakes.
Oil and Gas Pipeline Cybersecurity: TSA Directives Meet IEC 62443
Mandatory TSA cybersecurity directives since 2021, layered on IEC 62443's technical framework — what pipeline operators actually need to demonstrate, and where IT/OT boundary uncertainty causes real operational impact.
Maritime Cybersecurity: What the IMO's ISM Code Requirement Actually Asks Vessel Operators to Do
Since 2021, cyber risk management has been a required part of a ship's Safety Management System under the ISM Code. What that means for onboard OT and how auditors actually evaluate it.
Third-party risk assessment for insurtech SaaS platforms
A practical playbook for running an insurtech third-party risk assessment across vendors, APIs, and integrations before they touch policyholder data.
Third-party risk management for telecom equipment vendors
A practical playbook for vetting telecom equipment vendors: supply chain checks, hardware/software audits, and procurement security controls.
Homomorphic Encryption in Software Supply Chains
A grounded look at BFV, CKKS, and TFHE schemes for supply chain workloads, measured costs, library choices, and where HE is not yet practical.
10 Predictions for Software Supply Chain Security in 2026
From AI-generated SBOMs to regulatory enforcement and the death of CVSS-only triage, here is what the software security landscape will look like in 2026.
Five Numbers From the CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Hunting Report That Should Change Your Roadmap
87% of software registry threats were malicious npm packages. 88% of exploitation with a public PoC happened inside 48 hours. Device code phishing rose 15x. Five numbers, five pieces of work.
Third-party risk management for OT/ICS vendors in utilities
A step-by-step guide to OT ICS vendor risk management for utilities: assessing, auditing, and monitoring SCADA and industrial control system vendors.
The 2025 Software Supply Chain Security Report: Summary
The 2025 annual SSCS report lands into a changed landscape. Key findings, trend lines, and what the numbers actually imply for 2026 planning.
Software Supply Chain Security in 2025: The Year in Review
From the CVE program funding crisis to the rise of AI-targeted supply chain attacks, 2025 reshaped the software security landscape. A comprehensive look at the year's defining events and trends.
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