Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS)

What Is Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS)?

Software supply chain security (SSCS) is the practice of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across the components, contributors, build processes, and distribution channels that contribute to a piece of software — so organizations can ship and operate software with verified evidence instead of blind trust.

SSCS sits at the intersection of application security, product security, third-party risk management, and procurement. It covers everything from generating and validating SBOMs to detecting compromised dependencies, enforcing software trust policies, evaluating vendor security practices, and responding when an upstream incident affects the organization's environment.

NetRise's mission is to eliminate blind trust in software. Together, NetRise Turbine and Provenance provide the visibility and intelligence required to make SSCS operational rather than aspirational.

Related Terms

Software Supply Chain · Software Supply Chain Attack · Software Trust · Third-Party Risk Management · NetRise Turbine · NetRise Provenance