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A decade of transformation: ADDO and the State of the Software Supply Chain

Written by Aaron Linskens | October 08, 2024

The software industry has seen remarkable changes over the past decade, driven by a surge in open source adoption, evolving development methodologies, and the growing integration of AI.

At this year's All Day DevOps (ADDO) event, a panel of industry leaders, including Sonatype's co-founder and CTO Brian Fox, will present "A Decade of Transformation - Unveiling the 10th Annual State of the Software Supply Chain Report."

This session promises to reveal key insights into how the software supply chain has evolved and what the future holds.

All Day DevOps: Where DevOps and DevSecOps meet innovation

ADDO is the world's largest DevOps event, attracting over 180,000 professionals globally for 24 hours of nonstop content. With topics ranging from DevOps to security, and emerging trends, ADDO continues to be a leading platform for industry collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

The presentation of the 10th annual State of the Software Supply Chain report promises to be one of the major highlights of this year's event.

A decade of software supply chain transformation

Software supply chains have grown increasingly complex. The report examines:

  • how open source adoption has skyrocketed;
  • the impact of AI on development; and
  • the expanding attack surface that organizations must secure.

In this keynote, Fox, along with an expert panel featuring:

  • Christopher Robinson, Director of Security Communications at Intel Product Assurance and Security;
  • Georg Link, Open Source Strategist at Bitergia (and co-founder the Linux Foundation CHAOSS Project); and
  • Jonathan Meadows, Citi Tech Fellow and founder of CNCF Financial Services.

They will dive into the report's findings and reflect on a decade of change in the software supply chain.

Attendees will learn how the shift in development methodologies, the rise of DevSecOps, and emerging security trends are shaping the future of software development.

Exploring open source security and best practices

Open source software security remains a core concern for today's developers and organizations. With the software supply chain now more interconnected than ever, vulnerabilities in one open source component can quickly escalate into widespread security issues.

The panel will discuss the evolving state of security, highlighting best practices to mitigate risks and fortify supply chains. They will share practical strategies for implementing strong security controls, leveraging automation, and embracing DevSecOps to stay ahead of potential threats.

This keynote is essential for anyone responsible for securing software supply chains. Attendees will gain:

  • A deep dive into the decade-long transformation of the software supply chain, with insights from industry experts.

  • Practical strategies to secure open source components and mitigate risks in cloud-native and DevSecOps environments.

  • An overview of emerging trends in software development and supply chain security.

  • Actionable recommendations for adopting best practices in open source security and DevSecOps workflows.

Join us at All Day DevOps

Fox and the panel of experts will break down the findings of the State of the Software Supply Chain report, offering strategies to navigate the challenges of today's complex software ecosystems.

To learn more and register for All Day DevOps, visit the official ADDO website.