Regulatory Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on regulatory compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
138 articles
FedRAMP High Supply Chain Controls in 2026
Rev 5 controls are the operative baseline, and the SR control family is where most FedRAMP High authorizations are now spending their assessor time in 2026.
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: which framework is right for you
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 test different things. Here's how they differ, where Secureframe fits, and how Safeguard covers the engineering controls both frameworks require.
ISO 27001 vs NIST CSF: differences and how to choose
ISO 27001 is a certifiable ISMS standard; NIST CSF is a voluntary risk framework. Compare both and see where Safeguard fits vs. Secureframe.
CMMC vs NIST 800-171: key differences
CMMC and NIST 800-171 aren't the same thing. We break down the differences, where control families overlap, and how supply chain evidence fits into assessment.
CMMC vs FedRAMP: which do you need?
CMMC governs DoD contractors; FedRAMP governs federal cloud services. Here's how to tell which you need — and where supply chain security fits versus GRC tools like Secureframe.
Space Systems Supply Chain Controls 2026
Space systems software supply chain controls are tightening across DoD, NRO, and commercial space. Here is what the new bar looks like and how to clear it.
Reachability Analysis For EU CRA Due Diligence
EU CRA enforcement asks vendors and operators to demonstrate due diligence on software components. Reachability is the evidence that makes the demonstration honest.
ISO 27001 certification cost breakdown
A full breakdown of ISO 27001 certification costs in 2026 — audit fees, compliance software pricing like Secureframe, hidden labor costs, and what drives the total.
ISO 27001 risk assessment: how to conduct one
A practical walkthrough of how to run an ISO 27001 risk assessment—scoping, scoring, Annex A mapping, and why supply chain controls need real evidence, not questionnaires.
HIPAA vs GDPR key differences
HIPAA and GDPR differ in scope, breach timelines, and enforcement. We break down both laws and where compliance automation and supply chain security tools each fit.
EO 14028 Attestation Pipeline
Executive Order 14028 attestations are now standard for federal software vendors. Build a pipeline that produces SSDF-aligned evidence on every release.
FTC Data Broker Rule And Supply Chain Overlap
A senior engineer's view of how FTC data broker rulemaking through 2025 and 2026 intersects with software supply chain expectations for organizations handling personal data.