regulation
Safeguard articles tagged "regulation" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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California SB-327 IoT Security Enforcement Update
A 2026 enforcement update on California SB-327, the IoT security statute that set a national precedent, and what manufacturers and integrators need to know.
RSA Conference 2026: Supply Chain Themes
RSA Conference 2026 centered on AI governance, software supply chain regulation, and vendor consolidation. Here is the analyst view of what mattered.
SBOM Compliance in 2025: Tracking Global Mandates and Deadlines
SBOM requirements are now embedded in regulations across the US, EU, Japan, and beyond. A practical tracker of what is required, by whom, and by when.
UK CSR Bill: Relevant MSPs and Data Centres Brought Into Scope
The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill introduced on 12 November 2025 expands the NIS regime to 900-1,100 managed service providers and large data centres.
EU NIS2 Directive: Enforcement at One Year
Twelve months after the NIS2 transposition deadline, enforcement is uneven, fines are real, and software supply chain obligations are starting to bite.
The Middle East Cybersecurity Landscape: Rapid Digitization Meets Rising Threats
The Middle East is investing heavily in digital transformation, but the cybersecurity infrastructure is not keeping pace. A look at the threat landscape, regulatory evolution, and supply chain risks across the region.
IoT Firmware SBOMs: From Nice-to-Have to Regulatory Requirement
Government mandates and industry standards are making SBOMs mandatory for IoT firmware. Here's what manufacturers need to know to comply.
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.
Software Liability in 2024: The Shift From Caveat Emptor to Vendor Accountability
Governments worldwide are moving to hold software vendors liable for security failures. Here is what the shifting liability landscape means for software producers and consumers.
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation: Software Security Requirements for Financial Firms
New York's DFS cybersecurity regulation sets a high bar for financial institutions. Here's how the 2023 amendments affect software supply chain practices.
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 Ransomware Payment Ban Debate: Arguments, Evidence, and Unintended Consequences
Should governments ban ransomware payments? The debate intensified through 2023 as attacks escalated, with strong arguments on both sides and no clear consensus.