Executive Summary

Unit 42 highlights that attackers are shifting focus from application code to CI/CD pipelines and developer tools, exploiting overlooked SDLC supply chain points. The post stresses the need for full visibility across the development lifecycle and the implementation of strict security controls to protect build environments, third‑party components, and automated workflows.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Unit 42 (Palo Alto) - Published Date: 2026-08-21T23:00:21+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: Attackers are targeting CI/CD pipelines and developer tools instead of application code, requiring total SDLC visibility and strict security controls The post Connecting the Dots: Securing the Overlooked Corners of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Supply Chain appeared first on Unit 42.

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