
How to implement PaC for a more secure SDLC
Policy as Code is emerging as a key area of focus for AppSec teams in the age of cloud-native development. But implementation can be daunting.
Learn More about How to implement PaC for a more secure SDLCThe CISA Guidelines for Software Supply Chains are a set of best practices, risk management principles, and policy recommendations published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help organizations secure their software development lifecycle (SDLC) and defend against supply chain threats.
These guidelines aim to ensure the integrity, transparency, and resilience of software components, whether developed internally or sourced from third parties.
The growing sophistication of supply chain attacks, such as SolarWinds and Log4Shell, has exposed vulnerabilities in the development, distribution, and consumption of software. CISA’s guidelines provide a foundation for securing the software ecosystem across public and private sectors.
Following these practices helps organizations:
The guidelines are organized into three roles:
CISA also encourages alignment with:
The guidelines provide checklists, maturity models, and tooling recommendations for implementing layered security in CI/CD pipelines and procurement processes.
Topic | Focus Area | Key Differences |
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NIST SSDF | Development practices | CISA builds on NIST and adds procurement, supplier, and acquirer roles |
EO 14028 | U.S. federal policy directive | CISA operationalizes EO 14028 for real-world security implementation |
SLSA Framework | Build pipeline assurance | CISA includes SLSA as one element of its broader guidance |
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