What is a Software Supply Chain?
The software supply chain encompasses all components and dependencies involved in building and delivering software. For mobile apps, this includes third-party libraries, open-source packages, SDKs, advertising frameworks, and more. Because modern mobile applications rely heavily on external code, the supply chain has become a high-value target for attackers.
Securing the software supply chain involves establishing provenance and integrity across all components. Best practices include maintaining a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), verifying code signatures, scanning dependencies for vulnerabilities, and enforcing strict access controls in build environments. The goal is to ensure that every component is trusted, validated, and continuously monitored for risk.
Learn how Quokka identifies risks in the mobile app supply chain for apps organizations build and apps organizations use.
