Supply Chain Security & SBOM
Today, securing the software supply chain is crucial for reliable applications and stable business processes. Dependencies on open source libraries and third-party providers bring enormous benefits, but also considerable risks. With supply chain security and SBOM, we create transparency, identify vulnerabilities at an early stage and secure your systems against manipulation and attacks.
Why supply chain security is important
Today, companies rely on hundreds of open source components and external libraries. These dependencies accelerate development, but are often the weakest link in the security chain. Manipulated packages, missing updates or unclear origins can have serious consequences - from data loss to complete production downtime. At the same time, new laws such as NIS2 or the Cyber Resilience Act are tightening the requirements for transparency and verifiability.
By consistently securing the software supply chain, you reduce risks, meet regulatory requirements and create trust among customers and partners. Transparency through an SBOM, automated checks and secure processes are the keys to success.
Risks
The biggest risks in the software supply chain
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Insecure open source components
Many libraries contain known vulnerabilities that are not fixed in time. Without automated checks, these are incorporated directly into your own software.
Manipulated repositories
Attackers deliberately place malicious code in public repositories. If this is integrated unnoticed, it can compromise the entire system.
Missing updates
Unpatched components offer an easy target for attacks. If updates are not installed promptly, security gaps with a high risk arise.
Lack of transparency
There is often no complete overview of the dependencies used. Without SBOM, companies do not know what risks are actually inherent in their applications.
Our services for supply chain security
Modern software consists to a large extent of external libraries, open source components and third-party services. These dependencies offer enormous advantages, but also pose a considerable security risk. Manipulated packages, insecure repositories or missing updates can become a gateway for attacks.
Effectively reducing risks in the software supply chain requires more than just individual measures. A holistic approach that creates transparency, automatically identifies vulnerabilities and establishes secure processes is crucial. With our services in the areas of SBOM, scans, repositories and monitoring, we offer you a complete package that secures your supply chain in the long term.
We support you in securing your software supply chain. This includes the introduction of a software bill of materials (SBOM) that creates transparency across all components used. With secure artifact repositories and automated dependency scans, we identify vulnerabilities at an early stage and close potential gaps. In this way, you not only protect your own applications, but also your customers and partners from attacks via the supply chain.
SBOM (Software Bill of Materials)
We create a complete overview of all components and libraries used. This transparency is the basis for risk assessment, compliance and secure software development.
Automated scans
Through regular vulnerability and dependency scans, we identify known vulnerabilities in open source components and prevent insecure packages from entering production unnoticed.
Secure repositories
With central artifact repositories, we ensure that dependencies are managed in a controlled, tamper-proof and traceable manner. This allows you to retain full control over your supply chain.
Monitoring & Updates
We establish processes for continuous monitoring and prompt updates. This keeps your systems up-to-date and resilient to new threats.
Compliance & Regulation
Regulatory requirements such as NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and international standards such as ISO 27001 place new demands on the security of software supply chains. Companies must document in a traceable manner which components, libraries and dependencies they use and how these are secured.
A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is becoming the central instrument of supply chain security - a mandatory requirement, particularly by the CRA. It creates transparency across all components of an application and serves as the basis for providing evidence to authorities, auditors and customers. In combination with the reference measures of ISO 27001 (Annex A) and automated testing processes, companies not only meet legal requirements, but also strengthen confidence in their products and supply chains.
Timeline: Regulatory requirements at a glance
On the right you will find a timeline of the regulatory requirements for you and your company.
NIS2
Entry into force: October 2024
- Extended obligations for companies in critical and important sectors
- Focus on cyber resilience and risk management
- Requires proof of transparency and secure processes
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Entry into force: 2025 (transitional periods until 2027)
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New requirements for manufacturers of software and networked products
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Obligation for SBOM for market and CE approval
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Focus on vulnerability management and updates
ISO 27001
Continuously applicable
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International standard for information security management systems
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Basis for audits and certifications
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Provides framework for continuous improvement and evidence of compliance
SCS & SBOM with OTARIS
Many companies underestimate the complexity of their software supply chain. Dependencies are not documented, security gaps are only identified at a late stage and compliance requirements are often only met reactively. With OTARIS, you can secure your supply chain systematically and practically.
Your advantages at a glance:
Transparency
With SBOM and monitoring, you have a clear overview of all components in use at all times.
Risk reduction
Automated scans and secure repositories significantly reduce the risk of attacks.
Compliance security
We ensure that you reliably meet requirements such as NIS2, CRA and ISO 27001.
Trust
A secure supply chain strengthens your reputation with customers, partners and auditors.