Addressing the growing threat of software supply chain attacks, companies are re-evaluating how they develop and release software, with a focus on securing their software supply chains (SSC). A centralized binary management solution, like JFrog Artifactory, serves as a single source of truth, managing and securing binaries and packages across an organization. This approach ensures traceability and integrity through features like checksum verification and role-based access control. Integrating security tools, such as JFrog Xray, enhances this strategy by providing automated vulnerability scanning and impact assessment, effectively building a secure circle of trust around binaries. This comprehensive approach allows for rapid identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the swift response to the log4j security issue. By combining JFrog's Artifactory and Xray, organizations can embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure and trusted software releases.