Backstage created back at Spotify and later open source has been a reliable solution for developing internal developer platforms (IDP). It unifies an organization’s tooling, services, apps, data and docs into a single, consistent UI allowing developers to easily manage software dependencies.
The Backstage Developer portal, designed to streamline development workflows and enhance collaboration, is not immune to the challenges posed by potential vulnerabilities within its supply chain, that exploits trusted dependencies, libraries and tools introduced through third-party integrations. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for the overall resilience of the development environment.
The talk emphasizes to mitigate supply chain risks within the Backstage Developer portal, focusing on the crucial role of its components from an operator's standpoint. The presentation dissects challenges faced by operators and strategic measures to fortify the development ecosystem