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Software Compliance Checklist for Global Regulations

Global Regulations Cheat Sheet

How to navigate evolving cybersecurity and software supply chain requirements

Organizations today face a growing set of global regulations focused on software transparency, supply chain security, and operational resilience. While each framework varies, they share common themes: visibility into components, risk management, and rapid response to vulnerabilities.

This cheat sheet provides an overview of key regulations, a quick way to assess your readiness, and details on how Sonatype helps accelerate compliance.

1. SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework

Why it matters

SEBI requires regulated entities to strengthen cybersecurity posture with increased emphasis on software component visibility, SBOM adoption, and third-party risk management.

Checklist

Do we maintain a complete and up-to-date SBOM for all applications?
Are all third-party and open source components identified and tracked?
Can we verify the integrity and authenticity of software components?
Do we track licenses and supplier metadata for compliance purposes?
Are vulnerabilities continuously monitored across all dependencies?

How Sonatype helps

  • Automatically generates and maintains accurate SBOMs across the SDLC
  • Provides deep visibility into open source and third-party components
  • Continuously monitors for vulnerabilities, license risks, and integrity issues
  • Enables policy enforcement aligned with regulatory requirements

2. CERT-In Cybersecurity Directions (India)

Focus: Incident reporting, monitoring, and security controls

Why it matters

CERT-In mandates strict requirements for incident detection, reporting timelines, and system logging, increasing accountability for cybersecurity operations.

Checklist

Do we detect and report incidents within mandated timeframes?
Are logs collected, stored, and monitored across all systems?
Do we have visibility into software vulnerabilities impacting operations?
Are response processes documented and regularly tested?

How Sonatype helps

  • Identifies vulnerabilities early to reduce incident likelihood
  • Provides continuous monitoring of component risk exposure
  • Integrates into workflows to support rapid remediation and reporting readiness

3. DORA (EU Digital Operational Resilience Act)

Focus: ICT risk management and operational resilience

Why it matters

DORA standardizes how financial institutions manage ICT risk, resilience testing, and third-party dependencies across the EU.

Checklist

Do we continuously monitor ICT and software supply chain risks?
Are third-party dependencies fully documented and assessed?
Do we perform regular resilience and vulnerability testing?
Can we respond quickly to software-related disruptions?

How Sonatype helps

  • Enables full visibility into software supply chains and dependencies
  • Continuously evaluates component health and policy compliance
  • Supports proactive risk mitigation before issues impact operations

4. NIS2 Directive (EU)

Focus: Cyber risk management and supply chain security

Why it matters

NIS2 expands cybersecurity obligations across industries, emphasizing risk management, governance, and supply chain accountability.

Checklist

Do we assess cybersecurity risk across suppliers and software components?
Are secure development practices enforced across teams?
Do we monitor and remediate vulnerabilities continuously?
Is executive oversight in place for cybersecurity risk?

How Sonatype helps

  • Provides actionable insights into component and supplier risk
  • Enforces security policies directly in developer workflows
  • Reduces exposure through automated risk detection and remediation

5. U.S. Executive Order 14028

Focus: Software supply chain security and SBOM adoption

Why it matters

This executive order drives adoption of SBOMs, secure software development practices, and vendor transparency across federal systems.

Checklist

Do we generate SBOMs for all delivered software?
Are software components traceable and verifiable?
Do we follow secure development and vulnerability management practices?
Can we share SBOM data with stakeholders when required?

How Sonatype helps

  • Automates SBOM generation aligned with industry standards (CycloneDX, SPDX)
  • Ensures complete visibility into all components, including transitive dependencies
  • Supports compliance with federal supply chain security expectations

6. NIST SSDF (Secure Software Development Framework)

Focus: Secure development lifecycle practices

Why it matters

SSDF provides guidelines for embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Checklist

Are security practices integrated into development workflows?
Do we identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the SDLC?
Are software components continuously evaluated for risk?
Do developers receive actionable security guidance?

How Sonatype helps

  • Integrates directly into developer tools for real-time risk feedback
  • Automates vulnerability detection and prioritization
  • Enables secure-by-design development practices

7. ISO/IEC 27001 (Software & Supply Chain Context)

Focus: Information security management systems

Why it matters

ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement structured information security controls, including those related to software and third-party risk.

Checklist

Are software components governed under security policies?
Do we manage third-party and open source risk effectively?
Are vulnerabilities tracked and remediated systematically?
Is compliance continuously monitored and audited?

How Sonatype helps

  • Centralizes policy management for open source and third-party components
  • Provides audit-ready visibility into software risk posture
  • Automates enforcement of security and compliance controls

8. PCI DSS (Software Security Aspects)

Focus: Protecting payment systems and sensitive data

Why it matters

PCI DSS requires strong controls to protect cardholder data, including secure software and vulnerability management.

Checklist

Are vulnerabilities identified and remediated in a timely manner?
Do we maintain secure configurations across applications?
Are third-party components assessed for risk?
Do we enforce secure development practices?

How Sonatype helps

  • Detects and prioritizes vulnerabilities impacting payment systems
  • Prevents risky components from entering development pipelines
  • Supports continuous compliance with security requirements

9. UK FCA / PRA Operational Resilience Requirements

Focus: Business continuity and third-party risk

Why it matters

UK regulators emphasize operational resilience, including the ability to withstand disruptions caused by technology and third-party dependencies.

Checklist

Do we understand critical software dependencies and their risks?
Are resilience and recovery plans in place and tested?
Can we quickly identify and remediate vulnerable components?
Do we monitor third-party software risk continuously?

How Sonatype helps

  • Maps and monitors critical software dependencies
  • Enables rapid identification of vulnerable components
  • Strengthens resilience through proactive risk management

Simplify Compliance Across Regulations

Sonatype provides a unified platform to help organizations address overlapping regulatory requirements by delivering:

  • End-to-end software supply chain visibility
  • Automated SBOM generation and management
  • Continuous vulnerability and policy monitoring
  • Developer-first security workflows

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