Regulatory Compliance
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.
Mar 13, 20268 min read
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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.
Mar 13, 20268 min read
Regulatory Compliance
FedRAMP Meets STIG: Practical Mapping
FedRAMP wants NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls. DISA STIGs want hardening settings. The mapping between them is what determines whether your authorization package actually clears review.
Mar 13, 20266 min read
Regulatory Compliance
State and Local Government SBOM Mandates
States and cities are adopting SBOM requirements faster than most vendors have noticed. A survey of where the mandates sit and what they actually require.
Mar 13, 20267 min read
Regulatory Compliance
Space Systems Supply Chain Controls 2026
Space systems software supply chain controls are tightening across DoD, NRO, and commercial space. Here is what the new bar looks like and how to clear it.
Mar 11, 20267 min read
Regulatory Compliance
Public-Sector Software Procurement Requirements
A tour through the attestations, self-certifications, and supply chain obligations that now shape how governments buy software.
Mar 10, 20267 min read
Regulatory Compliance
Reachability Analysis For EU CRA Due Diligence
EU CRA enforcement asks vendors and operators to demonstrate due diligence on software components. Reachability is the evidence that makes the demonstration honest.
Mar 10, 20263 min read
Regulatory Compliance
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.
Mar 10, 20267 min read
Regulatory Compliance
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.
Mar 10, 20267 min read
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