How elite DevOps teams secure the software supply chain

In 2022, the integration of security into the software supply chain by DevOps teams, a practice known as DevSecOps, is seen as crucial due to high-profile supply chain attacks in previous years. The "Accelerate State of DevOps 2021 Report" by Google Cloud's DORA team, co-sponsored by GitLab, highlights that development teams incorporating security are significantly more likely to achieve their organizational goals, with elite performers excelling in reliability by integrating security early in the development process. Effective DevSecOps requires collaboration between DevOps and security teams to develop best practices and common technical understanding. A newly released guide emphasizes the importance of protecting the supply chain, particularly following incidents like the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline attacks, and outlines best practices including applying common security controls, automating controls, and using zero-trust principles. It also details various security scans to enhance supply chain security and offers a quiz to help teams assess their security readiness. Despite the urgency, the report indicates room for improvement, as many DevOps teams still lack comprehensive security practices, but the guide aims to help develop robust security processes and protect organizations from future attacks.

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