Regulatory Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on regulatory compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
100 articles
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.
Digital Health HIPAA Supply Chain Intersection
Digital health startups collide with HIPAA obligations as soon as they touch clinical data. A regulatory map of the supply chain choke points.
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.
NYDFS 500 Meets SBOM Requirements
23 NYCRR Part 500 was amended in 2023 with stronger third-party and vulnerability management language. For covered financial entities, SBOM practice has quietly become a compliance expectation.
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.
NIST CSF 2.0 Rollout: Field Observations
NIST CSF 2.0 added the Govern function, broadened the target audience, and clarified supply chain expectations. Field observations from the first year of adoption.
Automotive ISO/SAE 21434: Supply Chain Implications
ISO/SAE 21434 makes cybersecurity a type-approval requirement. Here is how the standard reshapes OEM and tier-N software supply chain obligations.
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.
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.
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.
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