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Software Supply-Chain Security FAQ

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Isn't scanning for CVEs enough? No. CVE scanning only catches known problems and floods you with findings that aren't reachable in your app. Attackers exploit the window before a CVE exists, that needs novel detection.

What's the difference between a vulnerability and malware here? A vulnerability is an accidental flaw; malware is intentionally hostile code. Both arrive through dependencies, and both need defending against.

How do bad packages actually get installed? Mostly via typosquatting, dependency confusion, or a hijacked maintainer shipping malware in a trusted package.

When does the malware run? Often at install time, before your code executes. Install scripts →

How do I stop a bad package before it lands? A registry firewall vets packages and blocks known-bad and quarantines unknowns before install.

Do I need an SBOM? Increasingly yes, for incident response and compliance. Pair it with VEX so it carries answers, not just a list of CVEs. SBOM →

Will a security vendor see my source code? They shouldn't have to. Verifi works on manifests/metadata by default; the only step that reads source runs inside your perimeter. Trust & security →

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