--- title: Software Custodian | Full Lifecycle Management & Compliance | Codekeeper description: Ensure end-to-end compliance and operational excellence with Codekeeper's Software Custodian. Tailored for stringent data governance across all platforms. canonical_url: https://codekeeper.co/software-custodian --- Software Custodian # End-to-end accountability for the entire software life cycle Software Custodian allows us to manage your software and data on your behalf, upholding your commitment to stakeholders, safeguarding compliance and accountability without interruption. [Book a free demo](https://codekeeper.co/book-a-demo) [View pricing plans](https://codekeeper.co/pricing) ![software-custodian-hero-image](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/_sized/Codekeeper%202024/Images/software-custodian-hero-image-1036x781.png) ## Trusted partner of these great brands from around the world! ![airbus](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/airbus.svg) ![axxiome-vector-logo 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/axxiome-vector-logo%201.svg) ![Bayer-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Bayer-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![bat-logo-black 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/bat-logo-black%201.svg) ![european-parliament-logo-vector 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/european-parliament-logo-vector%201.svg) ![General-Motors 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/General-Motors%201.svg) ![Gorenje-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Gorenje-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Intuit-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Intuit-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Louis_Vuitton-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Louis_Vuitton-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![NASA-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/NASA-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![NASCAR_FullColor_onWhite_CMYK 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/NASCAR_FullColor_onWhite_CMYK%201.svg) ![Nestlé-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Nestl%C3%A9-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![PepsiCo-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/PepsiCo-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![logo-primary 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/logo-primary%201.svg) ![PwC-logo 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/PwC-logo%201.svg) ![Siemens-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Siemens-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Slate Digital](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Slate%20Digital.png) ![airbus](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/airbus.svg) ![axxiome-vector-logo 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/axxiome-vector-logo%201.svg) ![Bayer-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Bayer-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![bat-logo-black 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/bat-logo-black%201.svg) ![european-parliament-logo-vector 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/european-parliament-logo-vector%201.svg) ![General-Motors 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/General-Motors%201.svg) ![Gorenje-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Gorenje-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Intuit-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Intuit-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Louis_Vuitton-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Louis_Vuitton-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![NASA-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/NASA-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![NASCAR_FullColor_onWhite_CMYK 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/NASCAR_FullColor_onWhite_CMYK%201.svg) ![Nestlé-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Nestl%C3%A9-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![PepsiCo-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/PepsiCo-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![logo-primary 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/logo-primary%201.svg) ![PwC-logo 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/PwC-logo%201.svg) ![Siemens-Logo.wine 1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Siemens-Logo.wine%201.svg) ![Slate Digital](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Partners/Slate%20Digital.png) ## Do you have full control over you software and data? Navigating the intricate landscape of modern software management, you're tasked with maintaining unwavering compliance across an array of internal and vendor platforms. It's not just about being compliant — it's about having the capability to act decisively on compliance matters at any time, even during or after disaster events. ## Do these hurdles sound familiar? Vendor complexity Faced with a web of third-party services, how do you streamline compliance? Access anxiety How confident are you in your ability to quickly access all your software assets and data in an emergency? Compliance challenges Is ensuring industry compliance across all your software and data stores becoming an overwhelming task? Collaborative oversight When managing multiple stakeholders, is the challenge of unified oversight impeding your operational flow? Compliance readiness Can you effectively enact strategic compliance actions under any operational scenario? ## Software Custodian doesn't just aid in your compliance journey; it empowers you with the tools and authority to execute compliance-related actions on your behalf. Our comprehensive recovery and continuity suite ensures compliance is maintained, even in the face of adversity. ### How do you guarantee data compliance if your vendor goes down? Laws and regulations are clear, you are responsible for data throughout its entire life cycle, even if it’s stored at your vendors. You are responsible. Inaccessible data due to vendor lock-in Audit failure and compliance violations Data custody gaps ![data-compliance](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/data-compliance.png) ![reliable continuity](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/reliable%20continuity.png) ### Who keeps track of which data is kept where? Dealing with many vendors can make you lose control over crucial aspects of your compliance management. When your client asks you to perform regulated privacy operations, what do you do? Do you check on how your vendors handle your data so that you can be audited and remain compliant? Without controlling the entire stack (software, data, hosting environment, third-party services), you are still at risk. Your data is a valuable asset; managing it shouldn't be a burden. In a regulatory landscape that demands rigorous data oversight, Codekeeper's Software Custodian is your strategic ally. We understand the weight of responsibility that comes with data stewardship and the complexity of adhering to stringent regulations. Our Software Custodian service is meticulously designed to ensure that your company not only meets but exceeds compliance standards, safeguarding data throughout its entire life cycle. Let’s transform regulatory complexity into operational excellence. ![our-team](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/our-team.webp) ## These companies already secured their compliance. Will you start today? ![Airbus](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-airbus.svg) ![Bayer](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-bayer.svg) ![European Parliament](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-eu.svg) ![General Motors](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-gm.svg) ![Intuit](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-intuit.svg) ![Nestle](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-nestle.svg) ![Pepsico](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-pepsico.svg) ![Pfizer](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Logo/Logo%20section%205/cta-sec-5-pfizer.svg) Your Software Custodian Action Plan ## Navigate the software life cycle with accountability and compliance at every turn 1 ### Demo & discovery call Begin with a tailored consultation to understand how Software Custodian fortifies your compliance strategy across all platforms and vendors 2 ### Plan selection & registration Choose a service package that matches your specific compliance requirements, ensuring complete data governance and protection. 3 ### Onboard & deposit Seamlessly integrate our Software Custodian system with your operations, and begin centralizing your data management and compliance monitoring. _We're here to help. Book a call with an advisor to discuss your specific situation._ [Book a free demo](https://codekeeper.co/book-a-demo) Ready for Accountability ## Software Custodian Invite your clients and/or vendors and take control over the entire digital data and software life cycle and guarantee compliance to all your stakeholders. The central dashboard allows you to quickly set up and manage all aspects for your organization. ### Designed for life cycle control Use all disaster recovery solutions and extend it with services to make sure you are compliant with all regulations. A comprehensive **enterprise-wide** disaster recovery plan in one **easy-to-use** control **center**. Software & Backup for you and your vendors Software Escrow for when vendors go down SaaS Escrow for Continuity of operations Extended with Software Custodian to perform all operations to ensure compliance and accountability ![designed-for-life-cycle-control](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/designed-for-life-cycle-control.png) ![Data-Operations-and-SLA-Performance](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/Data-Operations-and-SLA-Performance.png) ### Data operations & SLA performance As custodian we handle data operations in catastrophic situations where you or vendors can’t. GDPR & other privacy framework operations Service Level Agreement operations support Certified removal of data and digital records Data migration and export ### Regulated markets Several industries require special attention to handling data. Requirements that don’t end when disaster strikes you or your vendors. We handle your data management requirements. Finance Healthcare & life sciences Government & defense ![designed-for-life-cycle-control](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/designed-for-life-cycle-control.png) Don’t let complexity in your software operations impact your compliance ## Full life cycle control over your software and data is imperative When accountability is non-negotiable, you need a robust framework to maintain integrity at every phase. ![monitor-x-1](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Icons/Muted%20Foreground/monitor-x-1.svg) Operational disruption Each gap in data management can lead to operational delays, affecting service delivery and client satisfaction. ![circle-dollar-sign-2](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Icons/Muted%20Foreground/circle-dollar-sign-2.svg) Regulatory noncompliance Without a vigilant custodian, you risk breaches in data compliance, inviting legal scrutiny and penalties. ![trending-down](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/Icons/Muted%20Foreground/trending-down.svg) Stakeholder mistrust A single oversight can damage the trust you've meticulously built with clients, investors, and regulatory bodies. ![software-custodian-register](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202024/Images/software-custodian-register.png) Software Custodian ### Full life cycle control over your software and data Register and start your implementation today. Control your applications and data Multi-layer: Internally, with vendors, (and their vendors) You have a solid legal framework in place Fully automated process [Book a free demo](https://codekeeper.co/book-a-demo) ## Not finding what you're looking for in Software Custodian? Explore our other solutions that might better fit your needs: [![software_backup_cta_4x](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/software_backup_cta_4x.webp) SOFTWARE BACKUP To protect your software data Store three versions of your software in Codekeeper's reliable internal escrows. Learn more](https://codekeeper.co/software-backup) [![saas_escrow_cta_v2_4x](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/saas_escrow_cta_v2_4x.webp) SAAS ESCROW To secure your cloud apps Vault source code, software data, and documentation at a lower cost. Learn more](https://codekeeper.co/saas-escrow) [![continuity_escrow_cta_4x](https://codekeeper.co/hubfs/Codekeeper%202025/continuity_escrow_cta_4x.webp) CONTINUITY ESCROW To maintain uninterrupted services Ensure uptime with full hosting and third-party service support. Learn more](https://codekeeper.co/continuity-escrow) Frequently asked questions ## Good questions to ask first. What is Software Custodian and its primary purpose? Software Custodian offers end-to-end accountability for the entire software lifecycle, managing your software and data on behalf of your organization. It ensures compliance, safeguards against data loss, and maintains operational integrity without interruption. How does Software Custodian ensure compliance across all software and data stores? By navigating the complex landscape of software management and vendor platforms, Software Custodian ensures unwavering compliance and the capability to act on compliance matters decisively, even in disaster scenarios, through comprehensive disaster recovery suites and proactive compliance tools. Can Software Custodian streamline compliance with multiple vendors? Yes, Software Custodian addresses the challenge of vendor complexity by providing collaborative oversight and tools that streamline compliance processes across a web of third-party services, ensuring unified compliance and operational flow. What makes Software Custodian different from traditional compliance and data management services? Unlike traditional services, Software Custodian empowers organizations with tools and authority to execute compliance-related actions effectively, ensuring operational readiness under any scenario, and maintaining compliance even when vendors face disruptions. How does Software Custodian handle access to software assets and data in emergencies? Software Custodian ensures quick and reliable access to all your software assets and data in an emergency, mitigating access anxiety and ensuring that your operations can continue uninterrupted, even in the face of adversity. What industries benefit most from Software Custodian? Software Custodian is particularly beneficial for industries with stringent compliance requirements, such as finance, healthcare, government, and defense, providing specialized attention to data handling and management requirements that persist even during disasters. How does Software Custodian manage the lifecycle of digital assets? It offers full lifecycle control over your software and data, from secure storage and quick recovery of assets to ensuring enterprise-level compliance across the entire application stack, including vendors and their vendors. What happens if a vendor goes down? How does Software Custodian maintain compliance? In the event a vendor goes down, Software Custodian maintains compliance by taking proactive measures, such as making necessary arrangements to keep hosting and support services running or quickly recovering data, to ensure no interruption in compliance or operations. How does Software Custodian contribute to stakeholder trust and satisfaction? By ensuring no gaps in data management and maintaining rigorous compliance, Software Custodian prevents operational delays, regulatory noncompliance, and breaches in data privacy, thus upholding the trust and satisfaction of clients, investors, and regulatory bodies. How can I get started with Software Custodian for my organization? To get started with Software Custodian, review our features on the website, understand the scope of services tailored to your industry requirements, and contact us for a detailed discussion on how we can tailor our solution to meet your specific compliance and data management needs. [More answers in the FAQ →](https://codekeeper.co/faq) ## Let's build bulletproof software resilience together. [Book a demo](https://codekeeper.co/book-a-demo)