regulatory-compliance
Safeguard articles tagged "regulatory-compliance" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) explained
NIST CSF 2.0 added a Govern function and supply chain risk category in 2024. Here's what it requires, how Vanta maps it, and where build-level evidence closes the gap.
FedRAMP authorization process for cloud vendors
A breakdown of the FedRAMP authorization process for cloud vendors — timelines, JAB vs. agency ATOs, 3PAO testing, costs, and where GRC tools like Vanta fall short on supply chain evidence.
CMMC compliance levels for defense contractors
CMMC's three levels are now law for defense contractors. Here's what Level 1, 2, and 3 require, when they hit your contracts, and where tools like Vanta fall short.
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: which framework should you pursue first?
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 solve different problems for different buyers. Here's how to choose which to pursue first, and how supply chain security evidence supports both.
HIPAA vs SOC 2: do you need both?
SOC 2 and HIPAA solve different problems. Here's what compliance automation platforms like Drata cover, where the software supply chain evidence gap remains, and how to close it.
ISO 27001 certification: complete guide and requirements
ISO 27001 requirements explained: the 93 Annex A controls, clause structure, audit timeline, and where supply chain security controls fit into certification.
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: which framework is right for you
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 test different things. Here's how they differ, where Secureframe fits, and how Safeguard covers the engineering controls both frameworks require.
ISO 27001 vs NIST CSF: differences and how to choose
ISO 27001 is a certifiable ISMS standard; NIST CSF is a voluntary risk framework. Compare both and see where Safeguard fits vs. Secureframe.
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.
ISO 27001 certification cost breakdown
A full breakdown of ISO 27001 certification costs in 2026 — audit fees, compliance software pricing like Secureframe, hidden labor costs, and what drives the total.
ISO 27001 risk assessment: how to conduct one
A practical walkthrough of how to run an ISO 27001 risk assessment—scoping, scoring, Annex A mapping, and why supply chain controls need real evidence, not questionnaires.