Software supply chain attacks are escalating — targeting code repositories, build systems, and AI-assisted development tools. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 80% of organizations will experience supply chain attacks, a 48% increase from 2024.
This complimentary Gartner report provides software engineering and security leaders with actionable guidance to harden every stage of development, from version control to runtime.
Inside the Report
- How to secure CI/CD pipelines and prevent tampering
- Best practices for secrets management and code signing
- Why enforcing least privilege and zero-trust access is essential
- How to manage machine and workload identities
- What tools and controls Gartner recommends for supply chain integrity
Implement the Playbook: Prepare for 2026
By 2026, the difference between resilient and vulnerable organizations will come down to how well they’ve secured their development pipelines. Harden yours now to stay ahead of the next wave of supply chain attacks.
Source: Gartner, The Software Supply Chain Security Playbook, Aaron Lord, Manjunath Bhat, and Mark Horvath, 22 October 2025.
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