Supply chain best practices

Securing the software supply chain is critical to preventing malicious code and vulnerabilities from reaching production. Effective strategies help organizations proactively protect their applications and maintain a reliable build pipeline. 

Key Best Practices: 

1. Image Source Verification: Ensure images are sourced from trusted registries and verified for integrity. 

2. Regular Scanning: Implement ongoing vulnerability scans for dependencies and container images in all pipeline stages. 

3. Immutable Infrastructure: Avoid modifying running images; instead, rebuild and redeploy images to maintain security consistency. 

4. Access Controls: Apply strict access controls and permissions in CI/CD environments to limit unauthorized changes. 

These practices help organizations secure the supply chain, reducing potential risks throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.