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Safeguard articles tagged "defense" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Software Supply Chain Security for Defense
CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS clauses, and the DoD's push toward SBOM-backed software authorization have raised the bar for the defense industrial base. Here is what contractors need, including in air-gapped enclaves.
CMMC 2.0 Explained: What Defense Contractors and Their Software Must Do
CMMC 2.0 turns NIST SP 800-171 into a certification requirement for the defense supply chain. Here's how the three levels work, who assesses them, and where your software components fit.
CMMC 2.0 Phase Two: What November 10, 2026 Means for Contractors
CMMC Phase 1 began in November 2025. Phase 2 lands on November 10, 2026, requiring mandatory C3PAO Level 2 assessments. We unpack the contractor implications.
Defense Prime Supply Chain Flowdown 2026
Defense primes are pushing supply chain security obligations down to subcontractors at every tier. Here is how to absorb the flowdown without breaking delivery.
DIB Small Shop CMMC Readiness On A Budget
Small defense industrial base shops cannot spend like primes. Here is a pragmatic CMMC Level 2 readiness path that fits a real small business budget.
Defense Software Supply Chain Under the 2026 Federal Rules
CMMC 2.0, the FAR SBOM rule, and DoD Instruction 8500.01 have reshaped what software contractors must deliver. Here is the 2026 operational baseline for defense industrial base suppliers.
FedRAMP High Software Supply Chain Evidence
FedRAMP High demands provable software supply chain controls, not just policy text. Here is how to assemble the evidence package without slowing engineering.
IL7 Air-Gap Deployment Supply Chain Controls
IL7 environments are isolated by design but inherit every supply chain risk in the artifacts that cross the gap. Here is how to lock down the inbound flow.
State Government Software Procurement 2026
State governments are tightening software procurement rules through 2026. Here is what is changing and how vendors should respond to win contracts.
Municipal Utility Supply Chain Defence Program
Municipal utilities face state-actor and ransomware pressure on their software supply chains. Here is how to stand up a credible defense on a utility budget.
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.