Introducing .NET Support in Socket

Socket has introduced public beta support for .NET, enhancing supply chain security and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) accuracy for NuGet and MSBuild-powered C# projects. By offering proactive detection of package-level threats such as dependency confusion and malicious updates, Socket aims to fill a critical security gap in the .NET ecosystem, which spans industries from finance to game development. The .NET framework, known for its versatility and popularity, particularly with C#, is fully open source and runs cross-platform on Windows, macOS, and Linux. NuGet, the official package manager for .NET, plays a central role in dependency management, hosting nearly 450,000 packages. However, the complexity of dependency resolution in MSBuild, which involves both evaluation and execution phases, can obscure the full dependency graph until the entire build process is completed. To address these challenges, lock files, introduced in 2018, are essential for ensuring consistent and reproducible builds, improving SBOM accuracy, and reducing the risk of hidden dependencies. Socket's integration aims to secure .NET applications without disrupting workflows, encouraging developers to enhance security practices in their projects.

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