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App Sec Tools Need a Software Supply Chain Security Upgrade.

Learn why traditional application security testing tools alone leave your organization exposed to supply chain attacks — and how software supply chain security tools represent an evolution of traditional application security tools, ensuring end-to-end software security.

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  • Why application security continues to evolve in response to new software risks
  • What software supply chain security gaps exist in traditional app sec tools
  • How to compare SAST, DAST and SCA vs. Software Supply Chain Security features
  • What market-leading software supply chain security solutions deliver

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