CMMC
Safeguard articles tagged "CMMC" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
28 articles
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.
Supply Chain Security for Aerospace & Defense (DoD) 2026
Supply chain security for aerospace and defense contractors in 2026 means CMMC 2.0 final rule, DFARS 7012/7020/7021, and NIST 800-171 Rev 3 in production.
CMMC Level 3 Software Supply Chain Checklist 2026
A senior engineer's CMMC Level 3 checklist focused on software supply chain: SBOM, SC-SR controls, SSP evidence, and the operational gaps most defense contractors still have.
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.
CMMC Pass-Through: Griffin AI vs Mythos
CMMC 2.0 rollout has made flow-down expectations concrete. AI-for-security tools used by DIB contractors are in scope, and the pass-through story matters.
NATO Software Supply Chain Cooperation Update
NATO allies are converging on shared software supply chain expectations for defense procurement. Here is what the cooperation looks like and how to prepare.
Government AI Procurement Supply Chain Overlap
Government AI procurement rules are colliding with software supply chain requirements. Here is how to navigate the overlap without doubling the workload.
SBOM requirements under DoD software supply chain risk ma...
A practical breakdown of DoD SBOM requirements — where they came from, how Software Fast Track enforces them, and what happens when contractors can't produce one.
CMMC 32 CFR Part 170: The Program Rule and the Four Phases
DoD's CMMC program rule became effective December 16, 2024 with a four-phase rollout running through November 2028. The companion DFARS rule landed September 10, 2025.
CMMC Level 2 for Software Vendors: A Practical Roadmap
CMMC Level 2 means all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, assessed by a C3PAO for most contractors. Here's the scoping, gap-closing, and evidence roadmap for software vendors.