Dependency Security

Modern applications rely heavily on third-party libraries and frameworks, making dependency security a critical concern.

Risks

• Known vulnerabilities in dependencies
• Typosquatting (malicious packages with similar names)
• Dependency confusion attacks
• Supply chain compromises

Best Practices

• Maintain a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
• Use lock files to pin dependency versions
• Regularly audit dependencies for vulnerabilities
• Use private registries and namespaces
• Verify package integrity with checksums
• Automate dependency updates (Dependabot, Renovate)