Emerging Technology
In-depth guides and analysis on emerging technology from the Safeguard engineering team.
17 articles
WebAssembly Security: New Capabilities, New Supply Chain Questions
WebAssembly is expanding beyond the browser into server-side and edge workloads. The security model and supply chain implications deserve closer scrutiny.
Digital Twins and Supply Chain Security: Securing the Virtual Mirror
Digital twins replicate physical systems in software. When the software supply chain of a digital twin is compromised, the consequences extend to the physical world.
Quantum Computing and the Coming Cryptography Crisis in Supply Chains
Quantum computers threaten the cryptographic foundations of software supply chains. The time to prepare is now, not when quantum advantage arrives.
Web3 Smart Contract Dependencies: A Supply Chain Security Blind Spot
Smart contracts import code from unaudited libraries, creating supply chain risks that have already led to billions in losses. The Web3 ecosystem needs better tooling.
5G Networks and the Software Supply Chain Risks Nobody Talks About
5G networks are software-defined infrastructure built on open-source components. The supply chain implications are enormous and under-discussed.