Industry Guides
In-depth guides and analysis on industry guides from the Safeguard engineering team.
19 articles
Insurance Industry Software Risk Assessment and Supply Chain Security
Insurers manage massive amounts of sensitive data through complex software systems. Here's how the insurance industry should approach software supply chain risk.
Enterprise SCA Tool Evaluation Framework
Choosing a software composition analysis tool for the enterprise? Here's a structured evaluation framework covering what actually matters.
Energy Sector Software Security and NERC CIP Compliance
Power utilities and energy companies must secure software supply chains while meeting NERC CIP requirements. Here's a practical approach.
Media and Entertainment Software Supply Chain Security
Streaming platforms, studios, and media companies depend on complex software stacks. Here's how the entertainment industry should approach supply chain security.
Government Contractor SBOM Compliance: Meeting Federal Requirements
Federal agencies are mandating SBOMs from their software suppliers. If you sell software to the government, here's what compliance looks like.
Manufacturing OT Software Supply Chain: Securing the Factory Floor
Manufacturing OT systems depend on software supply chains that most security teams don't monitor. Here's how to extend supply chain security to the factory floor.
Education Sector Software Security: Protecting Students and Data
Schools and universities rely on hundreds of software applications with limited security staff. Here's how education institutions can manage software supply chain risk.
Healthcare Software Security: HIPAA, SBOMs, and Patient Safety
Medical devices and healthcare IT systems depend on software with hidden vulnerabilities. Here's how SBOMs and supply chain security intersect with HIPAA.
Pharmaceutical Software Validation and Supply Chain Security
Pharma companies must validate software used in drug manufacturing and clinical trials. Software supply chain security is now part of that equation.
Aerospace and Defense Software Supply Chain Security
Aerospace and defense organizations face nation-state threats targeting software supply chains. Here's how to build resilience in high-assurance environments.
Nonprofit Organization Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide
Nonprofits handle donor data and sensitive beneficiary information with limited budgets. Here's a realistic guide to managing software security on nonprofit resources.
Automotive Cybersecurity: UNECE WP.29 and Software Supply Chain Security
Connected vehicles depend on millions of lines of code. UNECE WP.29 regulations now require automotive manufacturers to manage software supply chain risks.