# Securing the Software Supply Chain: A C-Suite Imperative

> In our latest Research Report, Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Boardroom and C-Suite Imperative , completed in partnership with Sonatype, The Futurum Group examines how the software security conversation is shifting from technical teams to the boardroom.

- Canonical: https://trial.futurumgroup.com/research-reports/securing-the-software-supply-chain-a-c-suite-imperative/
- Kind: Research Report
- Published: 2025-04-03T18:53:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-07T21:53:27.000Z
- Authors: [Mitch Ashley](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/mitch-ashley/), [Daniel Newman](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/daniel-newman/)
- Practice areas: [Cybersecurity](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-resilience/), [CIO Insights](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/practice-areas/cio-technology-buyers/), [Enterprise Software](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/practice-areas/enterprise-software-digital-workflows/), [Software Lifecycle Engineering](https://trial.futurumgroup.com/practice-areas/software-lifecycle-engineering/)
- Tags: Boardroom, C-suite, compliance, enterprise application, futurum, risk management, SBOM, security, software supply chain, Sonatype, Supply Chain
- Access: The full report, its underlying data and the analyst time behind it are available to Futurum clients. The body served here is the report’s public summary and is free to read, quote and cite with attribution.

As software becomes the foundation of modern business, organizations face rising threats from vulnerabilities and malicious code embedded deep within their development pipelines. With open-source components comprising up to 90% of software today, the software supply chain has emerged as a target-rich environment for threat actors—and a new area of strategic risk for business leaders. To combat these risks, enterprises must implement robust governance and security practices that span the entire development lifecycle. Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), repository firewalls, and continuous testing are no longer optional. But securing the software supply chain isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a leadership issue that requires executive oversight, board-level conversations, and strategic alignment. In our latest Research Report, Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Boardroom and C-Suite Imperative , completed in partnership with Sonatype, The Futurum Group examines how the software security conversation is shifting from technical teams to the boardroom. The report provides practical guidance on compliance, risk management, and technology investments needed to secure software across modern enterprises. In this research report, you will learn: Why software supply chain attacks are rising and where your vulnerabilities may lie What current and upcoming regulations (like SBOM requirements) mean for your organization Five key questions executives and board members should be asking now Which technologies—SBOMs, SCA, repo firewalls—are essential to protecting your organization If you are interested in learning more, be sure to download your copy of Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Boardroom and C-Suite Imperative today. In partnership with: