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Learn to apply art curation principles to software development by mastering the selection and management of secure dependencies in this 55-minute conference talk. Discover why treating software dependencies like carefully curated art pieces—with thorough verification, authenticity checks, and preservation strategies—forms the foundation of secure software supply chains. Explore practical methodologies for evaluating third-party components, assessing vulnerabilities, managing licensing risks, detecting tampering, and ensuring long-term sustainability of your software dependencies. Master techniques for maintaining trusted repositories and implementing automated processes using free tools to streamline dependency curation. Develop a proactive mindset that transforms how you approach open source risk management, technical debt reduction, and compliance objectives, ultimately building applications on foundations of verified, high-quality components that enhance both security and reliability.
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Kadi McKean - Curating Secure Software: The Art of Selecting Safe Dependencies
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