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What is ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is the international ISMS standard with 93 Annex A controls. Here's what it requires, who needs it, and what it costs to certify.
Feb 27, 20267 min read
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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
A breakdown of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework's six functions, its 2024 update, and why GV.SC makes it central to software supply chain security.
Feb 27, 20267 min read
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What is FedRAMP
FedRAMP governs how federal agencies vet cloud software. Here's what it requires, what it costs, how long it takes, and what FedRAMP 20x changes.
Feb 26, 20267 min read
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Types of Security Audits, Explained
There isn't one kind of security audit — compliance audits, penetration tests, code audits, and architecture reviews all answer different questions and require different evidence.
Feb 26, 20265 min read
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What is the NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
NIST SSDF (SP 800-218) explained: its four practice groups, the EO 14028 origin, federal attestation deadlines, and how it differs from SLSA and SP 800-53.
Feb 26, 20266 min read
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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.
Feb 26, 20266 min read
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What is the EU Cyber Resilience Act
The EU Cyber Resilience Act sets binding cybersecurity rules for digital products, with reporting due by Sept 2026 and full compliance by Dec 2027.
Feb 26, 20266 min read
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What is a Security Policy
A security policy is the documented, executive-approved rulebook auditors test against — here's what belongs in one, how often to review it, and what breaks when it isn't enforced.
Feb 25, 20268 min read
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DORA for Financial Services Software Supply Chain
How EU DORA is reshaping software supply chain expectations for financial services in 2026, with practical guidance on ICT third-party risk, SBOMs, and incident reporting.
Feb 25, 20266 min read
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