#software-supply-chain

#software-supply-chain

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

The software supply chain is currently at high risk, particularly with outdated open-source components leading to security vulnerabilities.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

Software supply chain vulnerabilities are increasing due to reliance on untrusted sources, requiring better management and vetting processes.

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

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

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

Supply chain attacks on software are rampant, with financial implications and national security concerns.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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