Securing the Software Supply Chain with Jenkins, TAS, and TPA: A Red Hat Approach

Learning path | 3 resources | Published on September 12, 2024
Akshar Kottuvada Andrew Block

In this learning exercise, you will learn how to secure your Jenkins pipeline with Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer and Red Hat Trusted Profile Analyzer.

  1. Overview: Securing the Software Supply Chain with Jenkins, TAS, and TPA: A Red Hat Approach
  2. Prerequisites and step-by-step guide Page
  3. Additional resources Page

Overview: Securing the Software Supply Chain with Jenkins, TAS, and TPA: A Red Hat Approach

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In today's fast-paced software development world, securing the software supply chain has become a critical concern. As cyber threats evolve, organizations need robust solutions to ensure the integrity and security of their software from development to deployment. Imagine you're a seasoned Jenkins user, orchestrating your CI/CD pipelines with precision. Your build  is automated, your tests run smoothly, and your deployments are consistent. In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, this concern is valid. While your current setup efficiently moves code from development to production, it lacks the robust security measures needed to truly safeguard your software supply chain. You're not alone in this predicament - many organizations find themselves vulnerable to supply chain attacks, struggling to maintain the integrity of their artifacts and unaware of potential vulnerabilities lurking in their dependencies.

This is where integrating Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer (RHTAS) and Red Hat Trusted Profile Analyzer (RHTPA) into your Jenkins pipeline becomes a game-changer. With RHTAS, every artifact your pipeline produces is cryptographically signed, ensuring its integrity and authenticity from build to deployment. No more worrying about tampering or unauthorized modifications. RHTPA takes your security to the next level by analyzing your Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), providing deep insights into your dependencies and alerting you to vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Your Jenkins pipeline transforms from a mere automation tool to a comprehensive, security-first system. Builds aren't just created, tested, and deployed—they’re signed, verified, and analyzed for threats. You gain unprecedented visibility into your software supply chain, dramatically reducing your attack surface and instilling confidence in the security of your deliverables. With RHTAS and RHTPA, your Jenkins pipeline operates with both speed and security, giving you peace of mind in an increasingly complex digital landscape.