Comparing SBOM Standards: SPDX vs. CycloneDX

Comparing SBOM Standards: SPDX vs. CycloneDX

In our 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report, we detailed upcoming government regulation coming to protect national interests globally. Because software is frequently built from third-party open source components, one key effort is tracking and managing those components ... Read More

2023 Predictions: What Will Happen in Software Supply Chain Governance?

Around this time last year, InfoWorld called 2022 the “the year of software supply chain security.” Unfortunately, one year later still feels very much like we’re back at the beginning. Our data shows software supply chain attacks are on a radical incline, increasing an average of 742% yearly since 2019 ... Read More

How does Developer Morale Affect My Software Supply Chain?

Most leaders know that happier employees can mean improved retention, which means less money chasing, hiring, and training new talent. As such, most companies see a clear connection between improved employee morale and business outcomes ... Read More

Perception Versus Reality: a Data-Driven Look at Open Source Risk Management

On October 18th, 2022, Sonatype published the 8th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain. The report is our ongoing contribution to a growing body of knowledge and software development using third-party open source software. One of the report’s primary authors and VP of Product Innovation Dr. Stephen Magill presented ... Read More