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Software Supply Chain Security

Why SLSA Level 3 Matters (and Level 4 Usually Doesn't)

SLSA Level 3 gives you verifiable build provenance that satisfies CISA M-22-18 and EO 14028. Level 4 adds hermetic builds most teams will never need.

Apr 5, 20268 min read
Best Practices

How to Implement SLSA Level 3 Practically

SLSA Level 3 requires hardened builds, verifiable provenance, and isolated build environments. Here is the practical path, not the theoretical one.

Mar 20, 20267 min read
Build Security

Software Provenance: An End-to-End Guide

Provenance answers where software came from and how it was built. Here is how to implement end-to-end provenance tracking from source to deployment.

Nov 5, 20256 min read
Build Security

Software Attestation Frameworks Compared: SLSA, in-toto, and Sigstore

Software attestation proves that your artifacts were built the way you claim. Here is a practical comparison of SLSA, in-toto, and Sigstore for securing your build pipeline.

Sep 25, 20258 min read
Open Source Security

Rust Procedural Macros: Security Risks

Proc macros are Rust code that runs at compile time with the privileges of the developer. They are one of the most underexamined pieces of the Rust supply chain.

Oct 28, 20246 min read
DevSecOps

Earthly Reproducible Builds and Security

How Earthly's reproducible, containerized build system eliminates environment drift and strengthens build integrity for security-conscious teams.

Feb 28, 20246 min read
DevSecOps

Runtime SBOM vs. Build-Time SBOM: Which Do You Actually Need?

Build-time SBOMs capture what goes into your software; runtime SBOMs capture what actually runs. Understanding the difference is critical for accurate vulnerability management.

Aug 25, 20235 min read
Industry Analysis

SolarWinds Lessons Two Years On: What Actually Changed

Two years after the SolarWinds SUNBURST compromise, the industry has new frameworks and new vocabulary — but has the build pipeline actually gotten harder to attack?

Feb 18, 20226 min read

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