Shifting supply chain security left with dependency review

GitHub's new Dependency Review feature, introduced at the Universe event, aims to bolster supply chain security by providing transparency into software dependencies before they are introduced into an environment. As open-source code usage continues to grow, with a significant number of repositories relying on it, understanding and managing dependencies is crucial to mitigate risks such as vulnerabilities, legal compliance, and maintenance issues. Dependency Review allows users to see changes in dependencies within a pull request, offering detailed insights into vulnerabilities, age, usage, and license information. This proactive approach shifts security processes left, allowing development teams to address potential issues early in the development lifecycle, complementing existing tools like Dependabot, which alerts users to vulnerabilities after they have been introduced. Available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers and all public repositories, Dependency Review integrates seamlessly with the dependency graph to enhance visibility and control over software supply chains.