Dependencies on multiple components gathered from all along the software supply chain put your code at risk. But that’s just one part of the picture. There’s more for businesses to consider.
As software supply chain attacks continue to escalate, businesses face an urgent need to fortify their code against vulnerabilities introduced by dependencies from various components. The alarming statistics from Gartner reveal a surge in software supply chain attacks, with significant financial and reputational consequences for affected organizations. According to reports, there was a 28% increase in malicious packages spread across open-source repositories in the first nine months of 2023 compared with all of 2022.
These new attacks beg the question: do you know what’s in your software?
There is a new imperative for businesses to adopt a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) as a strategic defense against software supply chain vulnerabilities, pushed forward, in part, by new federal regulations. An SBOM serves as a dynamic record, akin to a nutrition label, providing detailed information on all components within a software package. Unlike traditional security measures, an SBOM enables developers and IT professionals to trace, eliminate, or mitigate vulnerabilities and malware effectively. But why is it important for you? The SBOM also offers business protection—and value—beyond basic software security. Learn more in this short, comprehensive white paper.
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