Overcoming Open Source Vulnerabilities in the Software Supply Chain | IT Security News
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The text discusses the importance of open source software in streamlining digital workloads for businesses and developers. However, it also highlights the security risks associated with open source, such as software supply chain attacks. These attacks can lead to data theft, extortion, and system disruption. To address these risks, the text suggests shifting security measures earlier in the software development life cycle and implementing secure design and coding practices. It introduces the Secure Supply Chain Consumption Framework (S2C2F) as a guide to protecting against threats in open source software. The adoption of built-in security measures is emphasized for a secure software supply chain.
Link: https://www.darkreading.com/microsoft/overcoming-open-source-vulnerabilities-in-the-software-supply-chain-