A software supply chain encompasses all the components, processes, and dependencies involved in developing, building, deploying, and maintaining software. It includes source code, open-source libraries, third-party dependencies, CI/CD pipelines, artifact repositories, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and cloud services.
The software supply chain is one of the most critical attack surfaces in modern cybersecurity. With increasing threats like SolarWinds, Log4Shell, and dependency hijacking attacks, organizations must proactively secure every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
The SolarWinds attack, one of the most significant cyber incidents in history, exposed the vulnerabilities of the software supply chain and demonstrated the far-reaching consequences of compromised software dependencies. The attack, discovered in late 2020, affected thousands of organizations, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and critical infrastructure providers.