SecOps
What is supply chain security for software?
Software supply chain security protects every component and process involved in building and delivering software — from open-source dependencies to CI/CD pipelines to build artifacts. Attacks target the weakest link: a compromised npm package, a poisoned Docker base image, or a hijacked build pipeline can inject malicious code into your production deployment.
Key Considerations
- Pin dependency versions and use lock files (package-lock.json, yarn.lock) to prevent unexpected updates
- Run automated dependency scanning (Dependabot, Snyk, Socket.dev) to catch known vulnerabilities and suspicious packages
- Sign and verify build artifacts with tools like Sigstore/cosign to ensure what you built is what you deploy
- Audit your CI/CD pipeline permissions: build systems often have production deployment credentials and are high-value targets
- Generate and publish SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) for your releases — increasingly required for enterprise and government customers