SECURING THE SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN WITH THE SLSA FRAMEWORK

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This post discusses how the SLSA framework can enhance software supply chain security by providing a standard for verifying the creation process of open-source software artifacts. The standard offers different compliance levels, with Level 3 providing the highest security through rigorous build platform hardening. Adoption of SLSA can help prevent attacks on build and distribution processes, but integrating the framework into package distribution tools is crucial for maximizing its benefits.