SLSA Framework: Complete Guide to Supply-Chain Levels for Software Artifacts

Understanding SLSA: The Essential Framework for Software Supply Chain Security

In today’s interconnected software ecosystem, supply chain attacks have become one of the most significant threats to organizations worldwide. From the SolarWinds incident to Log4j vulnerabilities, these attacks demonstrate the critical need for robust software supply chain security. Enter SLSA (Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts) – a comprehensive framework designed to protect against supply chain compromises.

What is SLSA?

SLSA (pronounced “salsa”) is an industry-standard framework developed by Google and other tech giants to ensure the integrity of software artifacts throughout their entire lifecycle. SLSA provides a common language for describing and incrementally improving supply chain security posture through a series of levels and requirements.