Why Companies Keep Fumbling Third-Party Software Security: Tips to Turn the Tide in 2025
As software supply chain attacks rise, organizations struggle with managing security risks in the third-party software supply chain. It’s time to stop playing hide-and-seek with vulnerabilities and start demanding transparency, rigorous inventories, and a common operating picture. Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to be the last to spot a breach.
Hot Take:
Is it just me, or does the software supply chain feel like that one friend who always borrows your stuff and somehow, without fail, manages to lose it every single time? With the cybercriminals sharpening their digital swords, 2025 is the year for organizations to finally lock their doors and stop leaving the keys under the mat. Time to get proactive, folks!
Key Points:
- Software supply chain attacks are skyrocketing, with a 180% increase in vulnerabilities exploited in 2023.
- Organizations struggle with visibility and accountability in managing third-party software risks.
- Common operating pictures and behavioral analytics are recommended strategies for proactive risk management.
- Comprehensive software inventories and continuous risk monitoring are key to enhancing security.
- Vendor transparency and secure SDLC practices are crucial for mitigating vulnerabilities.
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