In a project where strict regulatory compliance is necessary, which SDLC model would be the most appropriate, and how would you adapt it to meet compliance requirements?

Waterfall and V-Model are often preferred for projects requiring strict regulatory compliance due to their emphasis on documentation, planning, and sequential phases, ensuring thoroughness and traceability. Incremental approaches can also be adapted by incorporating compliance checks at each iteration. Lean Development, while efficient, may not provide the detailed documentation and control necessary for regulatory compliance.