Software Secure Supply Chain
Only use sources you trust and digitally sign the artifacts you build
Establish a secure software supply chain (SSSC) by exclusively utilising trusted sources and implementing digital signatures for all build artifacts, thereby safeguarding against tampering and ensuring authenticity.
Cloud Vulnerability Challenges
Ensuring trust and integrity in your software stack is vital for long term reliability, and to do this you need to ensure your are using trusted sources. The challenges clients face with implementation include:
- Dependency Vulnerabilities: Incorporating unverified third party components can introduce security risks.
- Artifact Tampering: Unsigned build artifacts are susceptible to unauthorised modifications.
- Lack of Traceability: Without proper signing, tracking the origin and integrity of software components is challenging.
Secure Supply Chain Benefits
- Enhanced Security: Utilising trusted sources and signing artifacts mitigates risks of malicious code integration.
- Improved Integrity: Digital signatures ensure that software components remain unaltered from their origin.
- Increased Trust: Users and stakeholders gain confidence in the authenticity and reliability of the software.
Trusted and Verified Software Deployments.
Implementing a secure supply chain results in software that is both authentic and reliable, reducing potential security threats.
Software Secure Supply Chain - Implementation Steps
1. Source Code Verification
Utilise only reputable and trusted sources for all software dependencies.
Implementation Details
- Conduct thorough evaluations of third party components, ensuring they come from credible origins.
- Regularly update and patch dependencies to address all known vulnerabilities.
2. Implement Digital Signing.
Digitally sign all build artifacts to verify their authenticity and integrity.
Implementation Details
- Integrate code signing processes into your build pipeline, employing strong cryptographic methods to attach digital signatures to binaries and other artifacts. This practice helps in detecting any unauthorised alterations.
3. Continuous Monitoring & Compliance
Regularly audit and monitor the software supply chain for compliance and security.
Implementation Details
- Establish automated systems to continuously monitor dependencies and artifacts for vulnerabilities.
- Maintain an up-to-date Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to track all components and ensure compliance with security policies.