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Industry Analysis

Forecasting the cloud security landscape (annual predicti...

Where does cloud security head into 2027? We break down six concrete predictions on CNAPP consolidation, supply chain risk, and Prisma Cloud gaps.

Apr 8, 20267 min read
Industry Analysis

Identity security in the cloud (authN/authZ/access controls)

Prisma Cloud covers cloud IAM well, but CI/CD tokens, service accounts, and pipeline identities are the blind spot attackers now exploit.

Apr 6, 20267 min read
Industry Analysis

PyPI Malicious Package Trends Q1 2026

Q1 2026 PyPI malicious package activity shows a clear shift toward AI and ML tooling targets. We break down the data, the tradecraft, and the implications.

Apr 5, 20268 min read
Industry Analysis

Wealth Management App Third-Party Risk

Wealth management apps inherit risk from every SDK, custodian API, and analytics package they integrate. Here is a working third-party risk program.

Apr 4, 20266 min read
Industry Analysis

Open Source Security Census 2025: Who Maintains the Code We All Depend On?

An analysis of the state of open-source security in 2025. Critical infrastructure runs on projects maintained by small, often unpaid teams. Here is what the data shows and why it matters.

Apr 1, 20265 min read
Industry Analysis

Dependency Confusion Five Years In: Evolution

Dependency confusion turned five in 2026. We look at how the attack has evolved, why it still works, and what defenders have actually learned.

Mar 31, 20268 min read
Industry Analysis

Insurance Claims Platform Supply Chain Program

Insurance claims platforms run on document AI, fraud detection, and integrations to thousands of vendors. Here is the supply chain program that fits.

Mar 30, 20266 min read
Industry Analysis

Software Supply Chain Security: An Executive Guide for 2025

Software supply chain attacks have surged 742% since 2019. This guide cuts through the noise to explain what executives need to know, what questions to ask, and where to invest.

Mar 30, 20265 min read
Industry Analysis

Top Software Supply Chain Security Predictions 2026

A senior-engineer set of 2026 predictions for software supply chain security, grounded in current adoption curves, regulatory timelines, and attacker behavior.

Mar 30, 20268 min read
Industry Analysis

What is Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS)?

SolarWinds, Log4Shell, and the XZ Utils backdoor show why supply chain security now means more than SBOMs. Here's what SSCS actually covers—and where Anchore's approach falls short.

Mar 27, 20267 min read
Industry Analysis

Open Source Maintainer Targeting Trend

Open source maintainers are now a primary target for state and criminal actors. We trace the 2026 social engineering, infrastructure, and credential patterns.

Mar 26, 20267 min read
Industry Analysis

Best practices for securing the software supply chain

From the xz backdoor to SolarWinds, real incidents show why SBOMs, build provenance, and continuous monitoring matter more than scanning alone.

Mar 26, 20267 min read

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