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Safeguard articles tagged "compliance" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Latin America's Evolving Cybersecurity Regulations and Supply Chain Implications
From Brazil's LGPD to Mexico's cybersecurity reforms, Latin America is building a regulatory framework that will reshape how organizations manage software supply chain risk across the region.
PCI DSS 4.0 Software Security Requirements
PCI DSS 4.0 became mandatory on March 31, 2024, overhauling software security, SBOM visibility, and supply chain controls for every entity that touches cardholder data.
SLSA Build L1 to L3 Migration Playbook
Moving from SLSA Build L1 to L3 is less a single upgrade and more a series of hardening steps. Here is the playbook we use with customers, mapped to the v1.0 specification.
SOC 2 Meets SSDF: A Practical Mapping
SOC 2 auditors are starting to ask about secure development practices. Here's how to map NIST SSDF tasks onto SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria without duplicating work.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: What Changed and Why It Matters
NIST CSF 2.0 introduces a new Govern function and expands supply chain risk management. Here's what security teams need to know.
What Is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a voluntary set of standards organized around five (now six) functions — here's what it actually is and how organizations use it.
Supply Chain Incident Notification Laws: A Global Overview
Governments worldwide are mandating supply chain incident disclosure. Here is what organizations need to know about notification requirements across major jurisdictions.
The Annual Vendor Security Review Cadence
A complete timeline and workflow for running the annual vendor security review cycle, staffed sustainably, with clear deliverables and audit-ready evidence.
SBOMs for Defense Contractors: Aligning with CMMC and DoD Requirements
Defense contractors face unique SBOM challenges. This guide covers CMMC alignment, DFARS clauses, and practical steps to meet DoD software supply chain requirements.
SBOM for Fintech Startups: Compliance and Security from Day One
Fintech startups face intense regulatory scrutiny from the start. SBOMs are not just good practice — they are becoming a regulatory expectation that investors and partners demand.
Vulnerability SLA Compliance Tracking That Actually Works
Most organizations define vulnerability SLAs and then fail to meet them. The problem is not motivation. It is measurement and process.
Federal SBOM Mandate: Compliance Deadlines and What They Mean for Vendors
Federal agencies are tightening SBOM requirements for software suppliers. Here's what vendors need to know about compliance deadlines, attestation requirements, and practical implementation.