22title : Software supply chain security
33description : Learn about software supply chain security (S3C), what it means, and why it is important.
44keywords : docker scout, secure, software, supply, chain, security, sssc, sscs, s3c
5+ aliases :
6+ - /scout/concepts/s3c/
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712The term "software supply chain" refers to the end-to-end process of developing
813and delivering software, from the development to deployment and maintenance.
914Software supply chain security, or "S3C" for short, is the practice for
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3944Organizations need to have a clear understanding of the software components
4045they use, and the security risks associated with them.
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42- ## Docker Scout
47+ ## How Docker Scout is different
4348
4449Docker Scout is a platform designed to help organizations secure their software
4550supply chain. It provides tools and services for identifying and managing
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5358development process.
5459
5560Docker Scout works by analyzing the composition of your images to create a
56- [ Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)] ( /manuals/scout/concepts/sbom.md ) . The SBOM is
57- cross-referenced against the security advisories to identify CVEs that affect
58- your images. Docker Scout integrates with [ over 20 different security
61+ Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The SBOM is cross-referenced against the
62+ security advisories to identify CVEs that affect your images. Docker Scout
63+ integrates with [ over 20 different security
5964advisories] ( /manuals/scout/deep-dive/advisory-db-sources.md ) , and updates its
6065vulnerability database in real-time. This ensures that your security posture is
6166represented using the latest available information.
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