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Automating trust in the supply chain

Supply chain security needs to be integrated into CI/CD Pipelines. This session will cover practical and useful techniques that many enterprises can use.

In today's world, open-source software has become a crucial component of enterprise software development, with 90% of enterprises utilizing it and 96% of codebases containing open-source components (Gartner). However, this also presents a significant security risk, as a recent survey predicts that 45% of enterprises will experience software supply chain attacks by 2025.

At Northwestern Mutual, we understand the importance of securing the software supply chain and have implemented an approach that prioritizes efficiency, speed, and security in our software development process. Our goal is to modernize and incorporate a "trust but verify" mentality into our CI/CD pipeline.

Join us as we share our journey of implementing automation in supply chain security, including the lessons learned and the mysteries unraveled surrounding software dependency chains. We will also share practical techniques to help you avoid a potential supply chain breach, providing you with knowledge and tools to safeguard your enterprise's valuable assets.