In today's interconnected development ecosystem, your code is only as secure as its weakest dependency. This talk explores practical strategies for hardening the entire software supply chain—from third-party components and build systems to deployment pipelines and runtime environments. Learn how to implement integrity verification, automate vulnerability scanning, and establish trust boundaries at every stage. We'll examine recent high-profile supply chain compromises, demonstrate automated policy enforcement techniques, and provide an actionable framework for securing your organization's software factory. Leave with the tools to transform your development pipeline from a potential vulnerability into a security advantage.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​