The Supply Chain Conundrum: Why Traditional Application Security Is Failing Us

Explore the limitations of traditional application security in protecting against supply chain attacks in this 46-minute conference talk by Erez Yalon from Checkmarx and Adam Nygate from huntr.dev. Delve into the rapidly evolving world of software development and the increasing sophistication of supply chain attacks. Discover why a vulnerability-focused approach is insufficient and learn about the benefits of adopting an attacker-centric, proactive strategy. Gain practical guidance for security professionals and developers to enhance software supply chain security, including best practices for risk identification and mitigation. Examine open-source tools and technologies designed to fortify your software supply chain against potential attacks. By the end of the talk, acquire a deeper understanding of the challenges in software supply chain security and equip yourself with the knowledge to better safeguard your systems and data from complex, evolving threats.