An organization’s software supply chain includes all the elements involved in developing and distributing software, such as components, tools, processes, and dependencies. Each link in this important chain presents the potential for security threats. Recent research conducted by Gartner shows a major increase in attacks targeting code, tools, open-source components, and development processes, particularly in …
Modern AI applications are having a dramatic impact on our industry, but there are still certain hurdles when it comes to bringing ML models to production. The process of building ML models is so complex and time-intensive that many data scientists still struggle to turn concepts into production-ready models. Bridging the gap between MLOps and …
The impact of the 2024 RSA Conference on security in San Francisco was beyond expectations. It was really a fantastic opportunity to meet an amazing group of individuals from all stages of the software supply chain from CISOs to researchers to development and security teams. Our discussions reflected the key challenges facing software security professionals …
It’s a wrap! RSA 2024 brought together cybersecurity experts, industry leaders, and innovators to delve into critical topics defining the future of digital security. One of the key themes that garnered significant attention at RSA 2024 was software supply chain security. The Growing Importance of Software Supply Chain Security With 61% of U.S. businesses directly …
Removing friction between DevOps and Security teams can only lead to good things. By pulling in the same direction, DevOps can make sure developers continue to work with minimum interruption, while automation and background processes make security more effective and consistent than before. And, security teams have the visibility and understanding of the software development …
Despite organizations’ best efforts, security threats are on the rise, with malicious actors continuously evolving their tactics. Unfortunately, the situation is only intensifying as hackers from all walks of life leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques. To combat these threats, security teams need to implement gates and controls throughout their entire software …
Note: This post is co-authored by JFrog and Sean Wright and has also been published on Sean Wright’s blog. DevOps engineers and Security professionals are passionate about their responsibilities, with the first mostly dedicated to ensuring the fast release and the latter responsible for the security of their company’s software applications. They have many common …
Trust is vital to success in our industry. Whether you’re creating and managing software for use internally, by other businesses, or direct-to-consumer, you need to be able to create trust with your end users. This can be accomplished, in part, by showing evidence of security measures, bringing the right people and tactics to the table, …
With over 29,000 CVEs and 5.5 billion malware attacks recorded in the past year, it’s no wonder that software supply chain security is a top priority for enterprise developers on a global scale. That is also why JFrog Security Research has been instrumental in identifying and analyzing the biggest threats and devising methods to protect …
Software package hijacking has become a prominent concern for individuals, businesses, and the cybersecurity community at large. We’ve seen this new threat trend rise over the past couple of years, with the potential to severely impact the software supply chain by attackers exploiting software packages to execute malicious code. This blog post details a case …
