The software landscape continues to grow, and so it is not surprising that the vulnerabilities and attack surfaces of software libraries are not getting smaller.
Software supply chain attacks are particularly attractive to threat actors because, if successful, they can gain access to hundreds or thousands of applications with just one attack. Exploiting vulnerabilities or compromising source code in trusted applications can allow an attacker to operate from a central location and move around the network undetected.
Various solutions for this threat vector are being researched, and the “Secure by Design” initiative promoted by CISA plays an important role. The focus is on a proactive approach and should require manufacturers to only produce software and technology products that meet certain security standards. This should
reduce consumer responsibility and establish a safety culture that is built in from the installation of a new software or hardware solution. This isn't just about corporate software, but also about private network devices
and consumer software.
Data-driven security analysis
The broad availability of AI technologies, which will become increasingly important for technology developers and political decision-makers in the next few years, also plays a crucial role in this context.
It is important to ensure that AI is used in a way that protects privacy and intellectual property, but also that AI models are developed responsibly and ethically to protect against risks and misuse. With this in mind, AI can be used in extremely powerful ways to improve security.
Protecting personal data is a responsibility that every company has towards its customers, employees and investors. To ensure this, the common security checklists should be abandoned and replaced by results-based
and data-driven risk analysis. Companies must take the recommendations of security leaders seriously and view investments in security as essential to the longevity of their business. A data-driven one
Third-party security analysis and evidence of ongoing, regular monitoring of the security situation should be provided transparently between partners and customers. Investments in multi-layered detection and defense mechanisms are important steps, but still do not guarantee complete protection.
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