Digital supply chain's interconnected nature and reliance on technology infrastructure has highlighted the urgent need for operational resilience. Even a single unforeseen event can set off a domino effect across the entire digital ecosystem, underlining the necessity to be ready for all potential consequences.
In response to this escalating risk, global governments and regulatory bodies have introduced guidelines to safeguard the software supply chain pipeline. A key requirement from the US federal government, released under OMB memo M-22-181, is self-attestation, mandating that software producers formally verify their adherence to secure software development practices.
This document dives into the self-attestation criteria, principal focus areas, and technology's role in instituting mature software supply chain security practices. It offers practical guidance to software publishers on implementing robust controls to secure their software products and associated supply chain, boosting customer trust, and enabling software consumers to evaluate third-party software and components before integration.
