Software supply chain security (SSCS) is a critical business issue as well as a regulatory and compliance issue. Organizations are starting to take notice—and action—but the response needs to be coordinated and comprehensive to be effective.

Gartner’s report, “Leader’s Guide to Software Supply Chain Security,” reveals that “About 59% of respondents to a Gartner Technology Adoption Report indicate they have, or are in the process of, deploying SSCS measures. But research among Gartner clients suggests these efforts are often disjointed.”

The resultant risk is growing in volume and severity, and it affects both proprietary and commercial code. Costs from software supply chain attacks are estimated to rise from $46 billion in 2023 to $138 billion by 2031. What can organizations do to protect their software supply chains?

The report outlines a three-pillar approach to the problem.

• Curation
• Creation
• Consumption

By implementing a security strategy that encompasses all three pillars, security and risk management leaders can ensure a coordinate response, minimize gaps in their protection, and reduce risk across the software development and consumption life cycle.

Download the report now to learn how to implement a coordinated SSCS strategy.

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