sbom
Safeguard articles tagged "sbom" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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PCI DSS requirements for application security programs
PCI DSS v4.0.1 Requirement 6 sets hard deadlines and evidence rules for AppSec — here's what 6.2.3, 6.3.1–6.3.3 actually demand.
FedRAMP authorization for cloud service providers explained
A concrete walkthrough of FedRAMP authorization for CSPs: impact levels, control counts, timelines, costs, FedRAMP 20x, and continuous monitoring deadlines.
NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) explained
NIST SP 800-218's 42 practices now back federal attestation law. Here's what SSDF actually requires, who must comply, and how it differs from SLSA and SOC 2.
Socket.dev vs Dependabot: beyond automated dependency upd...
Dependabot patches known CVEs; Socket.dev flags risky package behavior. Neither enforces policy or ties risk to your actual build and runtime footprint — here's where Safeguard fits.
Executive Order 14028 and software supply chain security
EO 14028 forces federal software vendors to produce SBOMs and attest to NIST's SSDF. Here's what it requires, key deadlines, and how to prove compliance.
EU Cyber Resilience Act: what developers need to know
The EU Cyber Resilience Act sets hard deadlines starting Sept 2026 for SBOMs, vulnerability reporting, and patching. Here's what developers must build.
Socket.dev pricing and plan limitations
Evaluating Socket.dev pricing and plan limits? Here's what to know about seat-based costs, feature gating, and how Safeguard compares on coverage and flexibility.
DORA regulation and operational resilience for financial software
DORA became fully applicable Jan 17, 2025. Here's what it requires of software supply chain risk, incident reporting, and SBOMs — with concrete deadlines.
NIS2 Directive compliance for software vendors
NIS2 became enforceable October 17, 2024, and Article 21 now requires software vendors to prove SBOM, CVE remediation, and disclosure practices to EU customers.
CISA's Secure by Design pledge explained
CISA's voluntary Secure by Design pledge has grown from 68 signatories to 300+, but it's unverified and self-reported. Here's what the seven goals really require.
SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules for public companies
The SEC's 2023 rules give public companies four business days to disclose material cyber incidents. Here's what triggers the clock, and how supply chain visibility keeps you compliant.
What is the BSD license? Top 10 questions answered
The BSD license explained: its 0-, 2-, 3-, and 4-clause variants, how it differs from MIT and GPL, and which real projects run on it.