Regulatory Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on regulatory compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
138 articles
GDPR compliance basics for US and global SaaS companies
A practical GDPR compliance checklist for US and global SaaS teams: fines, deadlines, and why documentation platforms like Vanta don't cover Article 32's technical controls.
India CERT-In Software Supply Chain Update
A senior engineer's view of how CERT-In directives in 2025 and 2026 are reshaping software supply chain expectations for organizations operating in India.
ISO 27001:2022 Aligned Supply Chain Program
ISO 27001:2022 added explicit supply chain controls in Annex A. Learn how to build a program that satisfies A.5.19 through A.5.23 with continuous evidence.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) explained
NIST CSF 2.0 added a Govern function and supply chain risk category in 2024. Here's what it requires, how Vanta maps it, and where build-level evidence closes the gap.
FedRAMP authorization process for cloud vendors
A breakdown of the FedRAMP authorization process for cloud vendors — timelines, JAB vs. agency ATOs, 3PAO testing, costs, and where GRC tools like Vanta fall short on supply chain evidence.
CMMC compliance levels for defense contractors
CMMC's three levels are now law for defense contractors. Here's what Level 1, 2, and 3 require, when they hit your contracts, and where tools like Vanta fall short.
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: which framework should you pursue first?
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 solve different problems for different buyers. Here's how to choose which to pursue first, and how supply chain security evidence supports both.
HIPAA vs SOC 2: do you need both?
SOC 2 and HIPAA solve different problems. Here's what compliance automation platforms like Drata cover, where the software supply chain evidence gap remains, and how to close it.
Intel Community Software Supply Chain Controls
Intelligence community software supply chain controls have tightened sharply. Here is how to build a program that satisfies ICD 503 and the CIO directives.
HIPAA Supply Chain Evidence For Business Associates
HIPAA Security Rule expectations now reach into the software supply chain. Learn how Business Associates can produce evidence that satisfies OCR scrutiny.
SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules: Year Two
A senior engineer's view of the second-year impact of SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, what filings actually look like, and where supply chain risk fits in.
ISO 27001 certification: complete guide and requirements
ISO 27001 requirements explained: the 93 Annex A controls, clause structure, audit timeline, and where supply chain security controls fit into certification.