You don’t control most of the code in your software. Unfortunately, that’s the reality of today. Open-source libraries, third-party components, and vendor integrations make up the bulk of most modern applications because they save time and resources, allowing you to build on existing frameworks rather than reinvent the wheel. But with every supply chain component, you’re opening a potential doorway for attackers to exploit.

Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we work and are quickly becoming a core part of how businesses operate. But as these powerful models become more embedded, they also become prime targets for cybercriminals. The risk of exploitation is growing by the day. More than 67% of organizations have already incorporated LLMs into their operations in some way – and over half of all data engineers are planning to deploy an LLM to production within the next year.

There’s an age-old saying you can tell an engineer’s age by their preferred CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) tool. Depending on who you talk to, the battle-tested Jenkins remains their weapon of choice, while GitHub Actions is the new kid on the block turning heads. However, here’s something that might surprise you – about half of all developers spend less than 20 hours per week on actual software development tasks.