Developing applications and working within the software supply chain requires hard skills such as coding and proficiency in programming languages. However, protecting the software supply chain also requires some softer skills and an openness to strategies and tools that will strengthen your security posture. In this two-part series, we will discuss these considerations and how they support a holistic approach to application security and software supply chain security.

Every software team is constantly looking for ways to increase their velocity. DevOps has emerged as a leading methodology that combines software development and IT operations to shorten the system development life cycle and provide continuous delivery. However, ensuring software quality and security in a high-velocity environment can be challenging. This is where parallel testing comes into play.

Some things, like choosing tools, are perennial problems. Others, like complete security team turnover, seem to be a more recent development within my circles. But either way, staff turnover has ripple effects that are not always immediately apparent. Let’s take a look.