best-practices
Safeguard articles tagged "best-practices" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Cyber Insurance Exclusions for Supply Chain Incidents
What 2026 cyber insurance policies actually exclude for software supply chain incidents, how carriers test your controls, and what to negotiate before renewal.
Buy vs. Build a Supply Chain Security Platform
When building your own software supply chain security platform makes sense, when it does not, and the hybrid architecture most mature teams actually land on.
TCO of SCA Platforms in 2026: What to Model
A realistic model for the total cost of ownership of software composition analysis platforms in 2026, including the hidden costs vendors do not surface in their pricing pages.
WAF vs RASP
WAF vs RASP: how edge filtering and runtime protection differ, why Log4Shell exposed WAF blind spots, and when security teams need both layers.
What is Encryption
Encryption converts readable data into ciphertext using algorithms and keys. Here's how AES, RSA, and TLS actually work — and where implementations fail.
What is TLS/SSL
TLS/SSL encrypts data in transit, but outdated versions and unpatched libraries like Heartbleed-era OpenSSL still expose real risk today.
What is a VPN
A plain-English breakdown of what a VPN is, how it encrypts traffic, and why VPN gateways have become one of the most exploited attack surfaces in enterprise networks.
What is EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
What EDR actually detects, how it differs from antivirus, XDR, and MDR, and why supply chain attacks like XZ Utils and 3CX slip past it entirely.
Board-Level Supply Chain Security Reporting
A practical template for reporting software supply chain risk to the board, including the three slides that work, the language that does not, and common traps.
What is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
An IDS detects malicious network or host activity after it happens. Learn what an IDS is, how it differs from an IPS, and why supply chain attacks need more.
What is an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
An IPS blocks malicious traffic inline in real time, but it can't stop supply chain attacks hidden inside trusted code and dependencies.
What is Network Segmentation
Network segmentation limits breach blast radius by isolating systems into enforced zones. Learn the types, common mistakes, and how to implement it in hybrid clouds.