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Safeguard articles tagged "ssdf" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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NIST SP 800-218A: SSDF Practices for Generative AI Models
NIST finalized SP 800-218A on July 26, 2024, augmenting the Secure Software Development Framework with practices specific to generative AI and dual-use foundation models.
MITRE ATT&CK Meets SSDF: A Mapping
ATT&CK describes how adversaries operate; SSDF describes how to build software that resists them. Here's how to map adversary techniques to secure-development tasks so your threat model drives real engineering change.
What is Executive Order 14028
EO 14028 forced federal software vendors to prove what's in their code. Here's what it requires, who it binds, and what's changed since 2021.
How to Meet EO 14028 Self-Attestation Requirements Step by Step
The CISA attestation form is final and the deadlines are real. Here is the step-by-step path: scope, SSDF evidence, POA&Ms, and RSAA submission.
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 SSDF Audit: What Auditors Actually Check
A practical walkthrough of what NIST Secure Software Development Framework audits look like in 2026, where evidence gaps show up, and how to prepare without burning out engineering.
NIST SSDF v1.1: Practical Adoption Notes
NIST SP 800-218 became the de facto baseline for federal software attestation in 2023. Here is how to adopt SSDF v1.1 without drowning in paperwork.
CISA Self-Attestation Form: What Software Producers Need to Know
OMB M-22-18 requires software producers selling to the federal government to self-attest to secure development practices. Here's what's required.
SLSA vs SSDF vs S2C2F: Framework Comparison
Three supply chain integrity frameworks. Three different authors. Three different audiences. A practical comparison of SLSA, NIST SSDF, and Microsoft S2C2F for teams picking one.
NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF) Final Publication: What It Means for Your Organization
NIST finalized the Secure Software Development Framework in February 2022. If you sell software to the US government — or plan to — compliance is no longer optional.
NIST SSDF Framework: A Practical Guide
The Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) is becoming the baseline for federal software security. Here's what it contains and how to implement it.
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