Package provenance

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Package provenance refers to the origin and history of a software package, including its source code, build process, and distribution path. It ensures that the package is authentic, has not been tampered with, and is sourced from a trusted origin. This concept is crucial for maintaining software supply chain security, as it helps verify that the software has not been altered maliciously before deployment.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure package provenance policy in a CI/CD pipeline
steps:
  - name: Verify Package Provenance
    run: |
      curl -sSL https://example.com/verify-provenance.sh | bash
    env:
      PACKAGE_SIGNATURE: ${{ secrets.PACKAGE_SIGNATURE }}
      TRUSTED_KEYS_URL: https://example.com/trusted-keys.gpg

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure package provenance setup
steps:
  - name: Install Package
    run: |
      curl -sSL https://example.com/install-package.sh | bash
# No verification of package signature or source authenticity