compliance
Safeguard articles tagged "compliance" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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CMMC compliance for software vendors
CMMC 2.0 is now contractually mandatory across the DoD supply chain. Here's what software vendors must know about levels, deadlines, costs, and SBOMs.
Board-level reporting on application security risk
Boards now face legal disclosure deadlines on cyber risk. Here's what belongs in a board-level appsec report, how often to deliver it, and what the SEC and NYDFS require.
Cyber insurance requirements for application security programs
Cyber insurers now require SBOMs, patch SLAs, and audit trails for AppSec programs. Here's what carriers actually ask for and how to pass renewal.
NIS2 in the Netherlands: Cyberbeveiligingswet Adoption in April 2026
The Dutch Parliament approved the Cyberbeveiligingswet on 15 April 2026, with target entry into force on 1 July 2026 — 21 months after the EU transposition deadline.
Safeguard vs Aikido Security: which is the better fit?
Safeguard vs Aikido Security compared on product scope, SBOM depth, pipeline enforcement, and compliance, so you can pick the platform that fits your risk.
Can You Use Apache License 2.0 in Commercial Products?
The Apache License 2.0 permits commercial use, modification, and distribution without royalties. The catch is a short list of obligations around notices and patents that you have to honor.
Does AI pentesting satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA or PCI...
AI-powered pentesting promises fast compliance checkmarks, but SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS 4.0 auditors require more than an automated scan report.
When Is SCA Required? A Software Composition Analysis Guide
SCA is required wherever you ship code built on open-source dependencies and need to prove which components you use and whether they carry known vulnerabilities.
What Is PII? A Security and Compliance Guide to Personally Identifiable Information
PII is any data that can identify a specific person. Here is how to classify it, where it leaks in software systems, and what regulators expect you to do about it.
NIST Secure Coding Standards: What They Require and How to Meet Them
NIST secure coding standards are not one document but a set of practices spread across SSDF, SP 800-53, and the SAMATE guidance. Here is what each one asks of your team.
NIST SP 800-218: How the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) Works
NIST SP 800-218, the Secure Software Development Framework, gives software producers a set of outcome-based practices for building software with fewer vulnerabilities. Here is how to read and apply it.
SBOMs in 2026: why most organizations generate them but d...
SBOM generation surged ahead of 2026 compliance deadlines, but most SBOMs sit unused after release. Here's why adoption without action still leaves risk unmanaged.
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