Get Smart in Five Minutes: Is your software supply chain secure?

You wouldn't bake a cake with spoiled eggs, right? So why would you build software with risky components? Welcome to the world of software supply chain security.

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The chain reaction

Remember container images? Those handy bundles that make your apps portable and reliable? Well, they're just one link in a complex chain called the software supply chain. And like any chain, it's only as strong as its weakest link.

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Episode 2: Software supply chain security

In this episode of Get Smart in 5 Minutes, Sandy Deason and Dan Lorenc dive into the murky waters of software supply chain security. You'll uncover:

• The hidden risks: How seemingly innocent software components can harbor hidden vulnerabilities, putting your entire system at risk.

• The open source dilemma: Why relying on open-source software can be both a blessing and a curse.

• Attackers' new playground: How bad actors are increasingly targeting the software supply chain, not just the end product.

• Protecting your supply chain: What steps you can take to secure your software supply chain, from understanding your inventory to choosing better-maintained components.‍

Expert insights from Dan Lorenc

Dan Lorenc, the co-founder and CEO of Chainguard, shares his expertise on:

• Why software supply chain security is more critical than ever.

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• How to balance the benefits of open source with its inherent risks.

• The importance of proactively managing your software inventory.

Ready to fortify your software against supply chain attacks? Join Sandy and Dan in Episode 2 of Get Smart in 5 Minutes for a crash course in software supply chain security. Watch it now. ‍

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