Packagist PHP repo supply chain attack: 3 key takeaways
A PHP repository vulnerability threatened millions of sites. Here's why you need to make an SBOM the first step in your software supply chain security journey.
AppSec & Supply Chain Security
Packagist PHP repo supply chain attack: 3 key takeaways
Week in Security: Open source tool used to steal data from defense firm
Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security, which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond.
Gartner: Knowing your software's ingredients is critical to managing risk
With third-party sources — and supply chain attacks surging — Gartner expects adoption of SBOMs to go from less than 5% now to 60% in 2025
The Week in Security: Bill tasks CISA Director with responsibility for open source software security
Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security, which brings you the most important headlines from the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond.
White House now requires software adhere to NIST standards
Selling software to the government? You must now attest to conformity with NIST standards. And SBOMs, while not required, are preferred.
OpenSSF's npm best practices: A solid first step for supply chain security — but trust issues remain
Here's what you need to know about the new OpenSSF npm security best practices.
Enduring Security Framework's software supply chain guidelines: A roadmap for the post-SolarWinds world
New federal guidance codifies lessons from the SolarWinds hack, including for securing third-party code and development pipelines. A software bill of materials (SBOM) is central. Here are four key takeaways.
The SBOM is evolving: 4 key trends boosting software supply chain security
Software bills of materials will never be a panacea for software supply chain security. Here are key trends that will deliver some welcome evolution, however.
6 reasons AppSec teams should shift gears and go beyond legacy vulnerabilities
The National Vulnerability Database represents a minority of software supply chain threats. With attacks surging, teams must shift focus from vulnerabilities to malware.
NVD Analysis: Why you need to modernize your application security
The National Vulnerability Database does not tell the full story of software risk. Here's why the NVD — and your AppSec approach — needs to be modernized.
The state of cybersecurity: 'Things are going to get worse before they get better,' Krebs tells Black Hat 2022
There are many problems facing the cybersecurity community today, and they will only get worse before they get better. Despite this bleak view, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Chris Krebs reminded the audience at Black Hat USA 2022 to place their hope in people to have a more secure future.
Buckle up for Black Hat 2022: Sessions your security team should not miss
Black Hat is set to return next week with two years of pent up cybersecurity research and discoveries. Here are the talks you don't want to miss.
Software supply chain security takes center stage at Black Hat 2022
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OpenSSF's open source security mobilization initiative: Inside the 10-point action plan
Here is a run-down of the 10 streams from OpenSSF's Open Source Software Security Mobilization Plan.
The Week in Cybersecurity: SolarWinds attackers tap Google Drive, malware spreads via Play Store apps
Cozy Bear APT group is using Dropbox and Google drive to cover up attacks, malware is spreading via Google Play Store apps, and more.