Supply Chain Security
Malware detection
Malware (short for malicious software) refers to any software or code intentionally designed to harm, disrupt, steal data, or compromise a system. It includes:
- Viruses
- Trojans
- Ransomware
- Spyware
- Backdoors
- Keyloggers
Malware can be delivered through many vectors—infected email attachments, malicious websites, compromised USB drives, or even software packages.
Why shift malware detection left into artifact management systems
Integrating malware detection into an artifact management system helps stop threats at the source, reducing response time, and maintaining a clean, trusted repository of software components—before they ever touch your codebase or production systems.
Defense in depth is a strategy that employs multiple layers of protection to safeguard an organization's assets. Cloudsmith provides several barriers to protect against risky artifacts, including:
