Software supply chain security remains a challenge for most enterprises>
Tech Crunch – Frederic Lardinois
The Log4j security issue has brought software supply chain security to the forefront, with the increasing number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) adding to the challenge.
The average organization deploys over 50 containers monthly, yet security leaders struggle to achieve vulnerability remediation goals.
While organizations pressure vendors to improve security, disagreements arise over which CVEs need patching in a container.
Currently, the exchange of vulnerability information between buyers and vendors largely relies on spreadsheets and ad hoc meetings.
This inefficient process leads to a high number of false positives, with more than 40% of alerts being inaccuracies.
Dealing with these vulnerabilities not only affects security teams but also impedes the overall development process, causing disruptions multiple times a week.
The average container sees a new release approximately every 11 days and is impacted by 311 CVEs, leading to increased work and interruptions.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/software-supply-chain-security-remains-a-challenge-for-most-enterprises/