6 Tips for a More Secure Supply Chain

Software supply chain security is a critical concern for organizations today, as they continue to rely on a wide variety of software applications and services. With the rise of cloud computing, open-source software, and third-party vendors, the attack surface for software-based threats has grown exponentially. As a result, organizations must take proactive steps to protect their supply chains from a variety of potential threats including malware, counterfeit software, and vulnerabilities in third-party components.

In this post, we will explore the best practices and industry standards for protecting supply chains, with a focus on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Supply-Chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA), the Center for Internet Security’s (CIS) Software Supply Chain Security Guide, Microsoft, the Software Supply Chain Assurance (SSCA) framework, and GitHub. If the SolarWinds hack scared you, then this is a post you won’t want to miss; so, let’s get started.

Table of Contents

· 1. Supply Chain Threats
· 2. Best Practices for Protecting Software Supply Chains
· 2.1. Conduct Regular Security Assessments
· 2.2. Establish a Secure Development Process
· 2.3. Keep Software and Dependencies Up to Date
· 2.4. Use Secure Software Distribution Channels
· 2.5. Vulnerability Monitoring & Scanning…