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Software Supply Chain Security

npm Install Script Security: The Code That Runs Before Your Code

npm install scripts execute arbitrary code during package installation. They are the most exploited vector in JavaScript supply chain attacks.

Jun 2, 20234 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Malware Analysis Techniques for Suspicious npm Packages

When an npm package looks suspicious, you need a systematic approach to determine if it is malicious. These analysis techniques separate noise from genuine threats.

May 15, 20236 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

SBOMs for SaaS Products: What Customers Are Starting to Demand

SBOMs were originally for on-premises software. Now SaaS customers are asking for them too. Here is what that means and how to respond.

May 8, 20234 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Post-Breach Supply Chain Hardening: Lessons from Real Incidents

After a supply chain breach, the remediation window is your best opportunity to implement controls that should have existed before the incident. This guide covers what to harden and in what order.

Apr 22, 20237 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Maven Plugin Verification: Trusting Your Build-Time Dependencies

Maven plugins execute during your build with full system access. Verifying them is harder than verifying runtime dependencies, and most teams skip it.

Apr 15, 20234 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Post-Install Hooks in Package Managers: The Universal Backdoor Mechanism

Almost every package manager supports post-install hooks that run arbitrary code. This is the most abused feature in supply chain attacks.

Apr 8, 20234 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Cross-Language Dependency Analysis: Bridging npm, pip, Maven, and Beyond

Modern applications use multiple languages and package ecosystems. Analyzing dependencies across these boundaries requires techniques that single-ecosystem tools cannot provide.

Mar 18, 20236 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Go Module Checksum Database: How It Secures Your Dependencies

Go checksum database is one of the most underappreciated supply chain security features in any language ecosystem. Here is how it works and where it falls short.

Mar 18, 20235 min read
Software Supply Chain Security

Maven Dependency Resolution Attacks: Exploiting Java's Build System

Maven's dependency resolution mechanism can be exploited through repository poisoning, dependency confusion, and POM manipulation. Here is what Java teams need to know.

Mar 5, 20235 min read
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