Continuity Guaranteed: Why All-In Is All You Need for Regulatory Readiness

New cybersecurity laws like NIS2 and DORA are about to wreck your efficiency and hit your bottom line. These regulations have drastically increased compliance requirements for software companies. Which means your team now faces a deluge of compliance tasks: negotiate terms separately for each client, implement customized solutions, and manage ongoing compliance for every account.

If you're planning on handling each demand independently, you're asking for trouble. Your team will be drowning in paperwork and tech adjustments. Projects will be delayed. Costs will skyrocket. And you will be more vulnerable to non-compliance risks.

You need to think about this: How can you meet all these requirements in one go? Is there a single, comprehensive solution that can satisfy every client and demonstrate compliance?

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Compliance Challenges in the Digital Age

Recent regulatory changes, particularly the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), bring significant challenges to your cybersecurity and operational resilience:

• NIS2 expands to more sectors and company sizes. It mandates advanced cybersecurity measures and rapid incident reporting. Your company must prove its ability to maintain operations and recover quickly across all digital systems. The requirements are extensive and unforgiving.
• DORA focuses on your capacity to manage IT disruptions. This regulation requires detailed planning, substantial investment in IT infrastructure, thorough assessment of third-party risks, and frequent system testing. The demands are continuous and resource-intensive.

Note: Most software companies find these changes deeply disruptive. Many teams express concern about their ability to meet these directives and fear the potential repercussions—monetary, legal, and operational. The need for a comprehensive Incident Management Plan (directly related to disaster recovery planning for software operations) stands out as a particular pain point.

These new compliance demands affect many parts of your company, not just IT:

• Sales team slowdown: Your sales cycles stretch longer as potential customers scrutinize your compliance credentials. Sales representatives now also need to frequently consult with legal and compliance teams to address complex regulatory questions. This process delays deal closures and risks lost opportunities.
• Legal team overload: Your legal department must revise and negotiate more contracts. They need to check that each agreement meets the stringent requirements of regulations like NIS2 and DORA while protecting your company's interests. This increased workload creates bottlenecks in your business processes and escalates legal costs.
• Compliance team strain: Your compliance officers must implement and manage extensive compliance programs. Additionally, they constantly need to track regulatory changes, perform regular audits, and coordinate across all departments. This ongoing effort consumes substantial time and financial resources.

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Codekeeper's All-In Subscriptions for Digital Compliance

In response to these challenges, Codekeeper offers All-In subscriptions within three specialized solutions: Software Escrow, SaaS Escrow, and Software Custodian. Each solution aligns with compliance requirements to provide comprehensive options for your regulatory needs.

Software Escrow

Software Escrow secures your source code and related materials. It ensures that your clients have access to these critical assets if specific release conditions occur. This solution includes:

• Automated deposits integrated with your development workflow
• Regular updates to ensure the most recent version is always secured
• AES-256 encryption for top-level security

On top of that, the All-In subscription for software escrow provides unlimited escrow agreements, unlimited assets, and 5TB of storage space to secure all your source code and related materials without restrictions. You also gain use of Codekeeper's disaster recovery planner and our software backup solution.

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SaaS Escrow

SaaS Escrow protects cloud-based applications and their associated data. It ensures continuity of service for your clients, even if your company faces difficulties. Key features include:

• Integration with your hosting environment and essential third-party services
• Continuity protection to keeps SaaS applications running even if vendors fail
• Three months of initial coverage, with options to extend

With the SaaS Escrow All-In subscription, you also get unlimited escrow agreements. Plus, you can add unlimited hosting providers and unlimited third-party services to safeguard your entire ecosystem of cloud applications—regardless of scale or complexity. Additionally, this subscription includes access to Codekeeper's disaster recovery planner, software backup solution, and software escrow package.

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Software Custodian

Software Custodian is particularly suited for regulated markets with complicated compliance requirements. This solution:

• Handles compliance
• Manages software and data throughout their entire life cycle
• Provides tools for data management, migration, and certified removal

The Software Custodian All-In subscription covers all client/vendor relationships and includes privacy, regulatory, and SLA operations. This plan offers complete life cycle management for all your software and data, addressing complex compliance requirements across your entire business landscape. With this plan, you can access Codekeeper's software backup, software escrow, and SaaS escrow solutions, as well as our disaster recovery planner.

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Why Choose Codekeeper's All-In Subscriptions?

The All-In subscription options present several key advantages compared to traditional compliance methods:

Efficiency and Automation

The All-In subscriptions integrate with 50+ popular development platforms to automate software asset updates without manual intervention. This automation allows your team to focus on core business activities rather than administrative tasks. In comparison, traditional methods often involve manual deposits and limited integration with development environments, which can increase the risk of errors and slow down workflows.

Cost Control and Predictability

The All-In subscriptions use a flat-rate pricing model to give you predictable and transparent compliance costs. This eliminates the need for multiple agreements and reduces legal fees through their included customizable legal frameworks. In contrast, traditional methods can incur variable costs for manual deposits, legal fees, and administrative handling, leading to unpredictable expenses over time.

Enhanced Security and Trust

Codekeeper employs advanced encryption methods to protect your data. We use AES-256 encryption, which is currently the strongest available. This means your software assets and sensitive information are extremely difficult to access without authorization. You can also display Codekeeper's escrow certificates on your website and marketing materials to boost your reputation for security and reliability.

On the other hand, traditional escrow methods often have weaker security. They might use outdated encryption or inconsistent processes. Physical storage of assets, like keeping code on hard drives in a vault, can also be particularly risky. These methods are more vulnerable to theft, loss, or damage.

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Scalability and Flexibility

As your business grows, the All-In subscriptions adapt with you. They can handle multiple types of assets and integrate with various development environments to meet your changing needs.
Traditional methods, however, often struggle to scale efficiently and require new agreements and processes as your business expands.

Rapid Recovery

In the event of a release, the All-In subscriptions enable quick deployment and recovery to minimize potential downtime. Meanwhile, traditional methods often face delays in retrieving deposited materials, which can extend service interruptions.

To summarize, here's how Codekeeper's All-In Subscriptions compare to traditional methods:

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Prepare for Future Compliance Challenges

Compliance regulations for software companies continue to evolve, with NIS2 and DORA representing just the latest developments. Staying ahead of these changes requires a proactive and comprehensive approach to compliance and disaster recovery.

Codekeeper's All-In packages make complex compliance easier for you. By consolidating your compliance efforts into a single, complete solution, you can meet regulatory requirements, enhance your security, and improve your operations.

Don't let compliance challenges bog down your team or hinder your growth. Take control of your regulatory responsibilities with Codekeeper's All-In subscriptions. Contact us today to discuss how we can adapt our compliance solutions for you.