S5Ep1 - Securing the Software Supply Chain with Francois Proulx

DSO Overflow S5EP1

Security the Software Supply Chain
with
Francois Proulx

In this episode, featuring Francois Proulx, a senior product security engineer, we discuss software supply chain security, particularly the security of build pipelines and dependencies. Francois shares insights on defining supply chains, identifying vulnerabilities, threat modeling, and strategies to improve security. The conversation explores topics like the SALSA framework, risk factors in CI/CD pipelines, and reducing complexity in dependencies. The discussion emphasizes threat awareness, holistic approaches, and the importance of isolating critical processes in software development. Practical tools and insights on research and AI’s role in security were also touched upon.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Francois' LinkedIn profile
• Boost blog site
• Boost on GitHub
• SLSA website

DSO Overflow is a DevSecOps London Gathering production. Find the audio version on all good podcast sources like Spotify, Apple Podcast and Buzzsprout.

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