The global supply chain faces significant challenges from the increasing prevalence of software supply chain attacks, which have surged dramatically in recent years, particularly with open-source vulnerabilities such as the Log4Shell incident. These attacks occur when malicious actors infiltrate a software vendor's network and compromise the software before distribution, potentially affecting entire supply chains due to the interconnectedness of modern business systems. The rapid pace of software development exacerbates this issue as vulnerabilities can be overlooked, leading to compromised applications. Organizations are urged to adopt strategies like "shifting left" to integrate security testing early in development and "shifting right" to monitor runtime vulnerabilities, supported by modern observability techniques. These approaches, enhanced by AI-driven data analysis and automation, enable organizations to quickly identify, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities, extending their cybersecurity efforts beyond their own systems to include third-party software and code practices.