#software-supply-chain

#software-supply-chain

UK public sector organizations are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to limited visibility into their software supply chains.

Cybersecurity researchers have found malicious Python packages targeting developers disguised as coding assessments, part of an ongoing campaign linked to the Lazarus Group.

The rise of open source malware presents significant risks to software supply chains, with a staggering increase in malicious packages identified.

A software supply chain attack on npm packages has persisted for over a year, embedding malware that steals data and mines cryptocurrency.

91% of organizations have experienced a software supply chain incident in the past year

Zero-day exploits and misconfigured cloud services are the most common attack vectors

The cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating a zero-trust security approach and strong identity management to mitigate risks.

The security of software supply chains and CI/CD pipelines is crucial in modern software delivery processes.

Identifying and rectifying CI/CD security anti-patterns is vital to protect against potential breaches and attacks.

OpenText and Secure Code Warrior simplify learning for developers on DevSecOps best practices and streamline security training access.

Endor Labs introduced analytics to assess challenges in upgrading open source packages, aiding DevSecOps in making informed decisions.

Organizations prioritize investments in AI, security, and automation, focusing on software supply chain security.

The software supply chain is currently at high risk, particularly with outdated open-source components leading to security vulnerabilities.

There has been a 156% increase in malicious open source packages, indicating significant risk for developers.

The U.S. and Russia are the biggest contributors to open source projects, which carry significant vulnerabilities.

Stacklok donates Minder to OpenSSF, aiming to enhance open-source security through proactive checks and policies combined with cryptographic signing.

95% of organizations have critical risks in their software supply chain.

SBOMs enhance software security by providing transparency and traceability of all components within software applications.

Researchers discovered a command injection vulnerability in GitHub Actions used to update the Bazel project.

The vulnerability could have allowed the insertion of malicious code into the codebase managed by Google.

Lineaje's Open Source Manager (OSM) with AI helps prioritize remediation efforts for DevOps teams.

Artifact Attestations ensure integrity of artifacts in GitHub Actions by linking them to source code and build instructions.

The article discusses the importance of ensuring security in software supply chains, with insights from an industry expert.

GitHub implemented mandatory 2FA for code contributors to enhance software supply chain security.