Why Runtime Scanning Falls Short for CI/CD Supply Chain Security
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This article argues that runtime scanning is insufficient for securing CI/CD supply chains because detection-based security alerts arrive only after malicious dependencies have already executed, exfiltrated data, or established persistence. Using the xz Utils backdoor as a case study, it recommends shifting defense to the point of ingestion through pre-vetted internal catalogs, automated governance, and provenance-backed controls to block threats before they enter the pipeline.
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bskyWhy Runtime Scanning Falls Short for CI/CD Supply Chain Securityhendryadrian.comKey quotes
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The xz Utils backdoor shows how malicious code can run before detection.
Detection-only security fails because runtime alerts arrive after malicious dependencies have already executed, exfiltrated data, or established persistence.
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