vanta-alternative
Safeguard articles tagged "vanta-alternative" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
4 articles
What is a SOC 2 report and why it matters for SaaS
SOC 2 explained for SaaS teams: what the report covers, how it differs from tools like Vanta, and why compliance alone won't stop supply chain attacks.
HIPAA compliance requirements for covered entities
What covered entities actually need under HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules—and why compliance dashboards alone won't satisfy an OCR audit.
GDPR compliance basics for US and global SaaS companies
A practical GDPR compliance checklist for US and global SaaS teams: fines, deadlines, and why documentation platforms like Vanta don't cover Article 32's technical controls.
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.