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The Software Transparency Act of 2026: What It Means for the Industry
Proposed legislation would require SBOMs for all critical infrastructure software. Here's a detailed analysis of the bill and its implications.
Feb 1, 20266 min read
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ITAR and EAR Export Controls: What Software Teams Need to Know
Export control regulations affect software development more than most teams realize. Here's how ITAR and EAR intersect with software supply chains.
Jan 31, 20266 min read
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What is Third-Party Risk Management
Third-party risk management explained: what it covers, why SolarWinds and MOVEit made it board-level, and how modern TPRM differs from supply chain security.
Jan 29, 20268 min read
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What is Vendor Risk Management
Vendor risk management now means tracking code-level supply chain risk, not just SOC 2 reports—here's what it covers, how to tier vendors, and what regulations require it.
Jan 29, 20267 min read
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SWIFT CSCF: Software Security Requirements for Financial Messaging
SWIFT's Customer Security Controls Framework sets mandatory security baselines for financial institutions. Here's the software supply chain angle.
Jan 28, 20266 min read
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FDA Premarket Cybersecurity SBOM in 2026
What the FDA's 2026 premarket cybersecurity guidance actually requires for SBOMs, how reviewers evaluate them, and the patterns that cause 510(k) submissions to stall.
Jan 28, 20267 min read
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CISA Secure by Design Pledge: Signatories in 2026
CISA's Secure by Design Pledge has crossed 300 signatories. Here is what the 2026 cohort is committing to, what regulators expect in return, and how to prove it.
Jan 28, 20267 min read
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HIPAA and Software Supply Chain Compliance for Health Tech
HIPAA's Security Rule requires safeguards that extend to software dependencies. Here's what health tech developers and vendors need to address.
Jan 27, 20266 min read
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CISA SBOM Mandate Enforcement Begins: What Federal Contractors Need to Know
CISA is moving from SBOM guidance to enforcement in 2026. Here's what the mandate requires and how to prepare.
Jan 25, 20266 min read
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