Technical compliance and regulatory security requirements for enterprise software systems. This category addresses GDPR compliance, data protection, security audits, risk management, and technical controls required in regulated industries.
Purpose of This Readiness Assessment This self-assessment checklist is designed for organizations preparing for a SOC 2 Type II examination that includes CI/CD pipelines within the audit scope. Use it to identify control gaps, prioritize remediation efforts, and build confidence that your pipeline environment will withstand auditor scrutiny. For each checklist item, assess your current … Read more
Introduction: Why A.14 Is the Cornerstone Control for CI/CD Annex A.14 — System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance — is the single most relevant control domain for organisations operating CI/CD pipelines. It directly governs how systems are developed, changed, tested, and accepted into production. For auditors and compliance officers, A.14 is where you will find the … Read more
Understanding Type I vs. Type II: Why the Distinction Matters SOC 2 reports come in two forms, and the distinction is critical for organizations relying on CI/CD pipelines for software delivery. Type I (Point-in-Time): Evaluates whether controls are suitably designed and implemented as of a specific date. A Type I report is essentially a snapshot … Read more
NIS2 Article 21(2)(d): Supply Chain Security Requirements NIS2 Article 21(2)(d) requires essential and important entities to address supply chain security, including security-related aspects concerning the relationships between each entity and its direct suppliers or service providers. For organisations that build and deploy software through CI/CD pipelines, this requirement has far-reaching implications. The modern CI/CD pipeline … Read more
Introduction: Why CI/CD Pipelines Are in Scope for SOC 2 Engagements Modern software delivery relies on CI/CD pipelines as the central mechanism through which code changes move from development to production. For organizations pursuing SOC 2 attestation, these pipelines are not merely engineering infrastructure — they are control environments that directly affect the integrity, availability, … Read more
Why CI/CD Pipelines Fall Within ISO 27001 ISMS Scope Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are not merely engineering conveniences — they are information processing facilities that handle source code, credentials, cryptographic keys, and production deployment authority. Under ISO 27001, any system that processes, stores, or transmits information assets must fall within the scope … Read more
NIS2 Article 23: Incident Reporting Requirements Overview NIS2 Article 23 imposes strict incident notification obligations on essential and important entities. Organisations must report significant incidents to their national CSIRT or competent authority within tight timeframes: Early warning: Within 24 hours of becoming aware of a significant incident Incident notification: Within 72 hours, providing an initial … Read more
Overview: NIS2 Article 21 and Cybersecurity Risk-Management Measures NIS2 Directive Article 21 establishes the baseline cybersecurity risk-management measures that essential and important entities must implement. For organisations relying on CI/CD pipelines to deliver software, these requirements translate directly into pipeline governance controls that auditors and compliance officers must evaluate. Article 21 mandates an all-hazards approach … Read more
Introduction This checklist is designed for formal audit reviews of ICT third-party risk management under DORA Article 28. It serves two audiences simultaneously: Each section covers a specific Article 28 domain with: the formal audit checklist (Yes / No / Evidence), the corresponding engineer implementation expectations, and the common gaps that typically surface during audits. … Read more
Introduction This article connects DORA Article 28 obligations to concrete technical controls and the evidence auditors expect to verify. It bridges two complementary perspectives: The objective is to remove ambiguity between regulatory text, tooling, governance, and compliance — and provide a single reference for audit preparation and continuous compliance. Mapping by Article 28 Obligation 1. … Read more
