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Can an SCA tool find a vulnerability nobody has published yet?
Classic SCA matches your dependencies to known advisories, so it cannot see unpublished flaws. Here is what covers the gap and what to ask vendors.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Why do two supply chain scanners disagree on the same repo?
Two scanners can report different findings on one repo. Common causes are data sources, version matching, and scope. How to reconcile them quickly.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Is it safe to share an SBOM with customers? Myths and facts
Is sharing an SBOM safe? Government guidance says it does not expose your code, and public posting is optional. Myths, facts and a safe sharing checklist.
Oct 19, 20268 min read
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SBOM vs lockfile: what is the difference and do you need both?
An SBOM vs lockfile comparison in plain words: what each file records, who reads it, where a lockfile falls short, and why most teams keep both.
Oct 19, 20269 min read
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What should a supply chain platform cover? A coverage map
A coverage map for supply chain platforms: source, build, artifacts, registries, and runtime. Use it to find blind spots in what a tool actually scans.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Why does my scanner show nothing after a supply chain headline?
A clean scan right after a supply chain headline is not an all clear. Learn why advisory data trails the news and how to check your exposure by hand.
Oct 19, 20267 min read
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Is SCA enough for supply chain security? What does it leave out?
SCA covers known flaws in open source you use. It does not cover your build pipeline, malicious packages by itself, your own code, or runtime behavior.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Is a runtime security agent itself a supply chain risk?
IAST and RASP agents run inside your app with full privileges. Treat them as privileged dependencies: vet origin, pin versions, track them in your SBOM.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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Is the headline a vulnerability, a malicious release or a vendor breach?
Three kinds of security headline need three responses. How to tell a vulnerability, a malicious release and a vendor breach apart, with a decision table.
Oct 19, 20266 min read
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