Industry Analysis
In-depth guides and analysis on industry analysis from the Safeguard engineering team.
295 articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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