Innovator Spotlight: Legit Security – Source: www.cyberdefensemagazine.com

by Dan K. Anderson CEO, CISO, and vCISO

With the rise of software supply chain attacks, organizations are under increasing pressure to secure their software development pipelines. According to a 2023 report by Sonatype, software supply chain attacks surged by 742% in the past three years, making them one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats. As development teams accelerate software delivery with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, they also inadvertently introduce new security risks. Legit Security addresses this critical challenge by offering an innovative Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform that protects the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated from code to deployment.

Dan K Anderson, a CISO and vCISO with expertise in securing software supply chains, underscores the importance of proactive measures: “The software supply chain is increasingly targeted because of the widespread impact a single compromised component can have. Legit Security helps organizations build resilience by embedding security checks and controls directly into their development processes, ensuring that vulnerabilities are caught early and threats are mitigated before they can reach production.”

Legit Security’s platform empowers organizations to protect their development environments from supply chain threats while enabling DevOps teams to maintain agility.

Legit Security offers a comprehensive platform that safeguards the software supply chain by continuously monitoring development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and code repositories for security risks. The platform automatically detects vulnerabilities, including exposed secrets, misconfigurations, and compliance violations in real time, providing actionable insights to developers and security teams.

Legit Security’s approach prioritizes seamless integration with existing DevOps workflows, ensuring that security does not slow down the pace of software delivery.

One of Legit Security’s key strengths is its ability to provide end-to-end visibility across the SDLC. The platform offers a unified view of security risks, enabling organizations to track issues from development to production. Legit Security’s automated policy enforcement ensures that security best practices are consistently applied across all stages of development, reducing the likelihood of human error or overlooked vulnerabilities. Additionally, the platform’s risk scoring and prioritization capabilities help security teams focus on the most critical threats, streamlining remediation efforts.

Legit Security is designed with scalability in mind, making it ideal for organizations of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises. By providing continuous protection for development pipelines and integrating seamlessly into existing security stacks, Legit Security enables businesses to reduce risk without sacrificing speed or innovation. This comprehensive approach to securing the software supply chain is vital in today’s environment, where attackers increasingly target the development process itself.

“As the software supply chain becomes a prime target for attackers, securing the development pipeline is no longer optional. At Legit Security, we’ve built a platform that seamlessly integrates into existing DevOps workflows, ensuring that security is embedded into every step of the software development process. This allows businesses to innovate with confidence while protecting against today’s most sophisticated threats,” said Roni Fuchs, CEO and Co-Founder of Legit Security.

“Legit Security has given us the visibility and control we needed to secure our entire software development lifecycle. The platform’s ability to continuously monitor our CI/CD pipelines for vulnerabilities and compliance issues has significantly reduced our risk while maintaining our fast-paced delivery schedules,” said the CISO of a leading technology company.

Call to Action
Legit Security is transforming how organizations secure their software supply chains by providing a comprehensive platform that integrates security seamlessly into development workflows. With real-time monitoring, automated policy enforcement, and end-to-end visibility, Legit Security empowers businesses to reduce risk and enhance their security posture without compromising on speed.

Discover how Legit Security can protect your software supply chain—

Visit https://info.legitsecurity.com/request-a-demo to schedule a free demo and explore their capabilities, or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legitsecurity/ and on Twitter (X): @LegitSecurity1 #softwaresecurity #supplychainsecurity #DevSecOps

About the Author

Dan K. Anderson Bio

Winner Top Global CISO of the year 2023

Dan currently serves as a vCISO and On-Call Roving reporter for CyberDefense Magazine. BSEE, MS Computer Science, MBA Entrepreneurial focus, CISA, CRISC, CBCLA, C|EH, PCIP, and ITIL v3.

Dan’s work includes consulting premier teaching hospitals such as Stanford Medical Center, Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and large Integrated Delivery Networks such as Sutter Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Kaiser Permanente, Veteran’s Health Administration, Intermountain Healthcare and Banner Health.

Dan has served in positions as President, CEO, CIO, CISO, CTO, and Director, is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Mark V Security, and Cyber Advisor Board member for Graphite Health.

Dan is a USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach. Current volunteering by building the future of Cyber Security professionals through University Board work, the local hacking scene, and mentoring students, co-workers, and CISO’s. Dan lives in Littleton, Colorado: linkedin.com/in/dankanderson