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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

That’s a wrap on Black Hat USA 2026! 🎩 ✨ We connected with so many teams already rolling up their sleeves to secure their open-source pipelines. Does your team have an answer to who's vetting your AI code yet? We do. Let’s talk. 🔒 💙 #BlackHatUSA2026 #Cybersecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Gartner published its Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security. 🔹ActiveState has been named a Niche Player.🔹 We govern open source at the point of ingestion: built from source, SLSA Level 3, contractual remediation SLAs. Read the release: buff.ly/6eB2Ea8

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ActiveState Positioned as a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Software Supply Chain Security | ActiveState

ActiveState is named a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security, for governing open source at the point of ingestion.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

ActiveState has sponsored the latest IDC Analyst Brief on open source software governance at scale. What the IDC Analyst Brief found: curated open source catalogs are the only governance model that intervenes at the point where the problem actually starts. Learn more here:

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IDC Analyst Brief | Securing Open Source at Scale: How Consumption Complexity Creates Supply Chain Risk

ActiveState commissioned this IDC Analyst Brief to examine how AI coding assistants and open source consumption complexity are outpacing enterprise governance programs, and what security leaders can…

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Two Apache ActiveMQ CVEs are now being chained for unauthenticated remote code execution. One is already in CISA KEV. Most organizations don't know they're running ActiveMQ at all. Read more at buff.ly/xEvq0hy #SoftwareSupplyChain #OpenSourceSecurity #CVE #DevSecOps

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Apache ActiveMQ bug chain being exploited for pre-auth RCE

Found with Claude, not in KEV yet...

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The most important number in your security program right now is not your CVE count. It is how long your remediation sequence takes from "critical CVE identified" to "clean deployment in production." Full read: buff.ly/EjYfOTB #OpenSourceSecurity #CyberSecurity #AppSec

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A 27-year-old flaw in OpenBSD. A 16-year-old vulnerability in FFmpeg that survived 5 million automated tests. AI found both in the same project. Full read: buff.ly/EjYfOTB #ProjectGlasswing #OpenSourceSecurity #SoftwareSupplyChain

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Project Glasswing found a 27-year-old zero-day in OpenBSD. Autonomously. The finding problem just got solved. The remediation problem just got harder. Industry average MTTR for a critical CVE: 60+ days. More CVEs, same infrastructure. Do the math. buff.ly/SjD1r5R #ProjectGlasswing #OSS

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Securing the container was never the whole answer. The application dependencies inside it were always the risk. In 2026, that gap has a name and a price tag. buff.ly/v5ooi3Q #OpenSourceSecurity #SoftwareSupplyChain #CyberSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

AI pulls open source dependencies faster than humans can vet them. The perimeter was never the problem. The ingredients were. We broke down where application layer security actually stands in 2026. substack.com/home/post/p-... #OpenSourceSecurity #SoftwareSupplyChain #CyberSecurity

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The Illusion of the Clean Perimeter

The modern software development lifecycle is no longer operating at human scale.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The axios attack highlights a gap that scanners alone can't bridge. When a hijacked credential pushes a RAT to a registry, the code has no provenance and no history. We need to pair our detection with immutable, built-from-source open source software to stay ahead. Full story: buff.ly/xQYiHPx

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Stop pulling unverified packages from the open internet and hoping for the best. 🕸️ 📉 Hope is not a security strategy. Discover how the world's largest secure OSS catalog is replacing the chaos of the public web with a rock solid DevSecOps pipeline. 🦾 Get the blueprint: buff.ly/rTt8FLD #SupplyChain

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5 Ways the World’s Largest Secure OSS Catalog is Changing DevSecOps Forever

Open source powers 96% of modern applications, but for most DevSecOps teams, that power comes with a heavy price: vulnerability fatigue…

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Is your team losing 50% of its time to open source security toil? Stop letting open source security debt kill your competitive edge. We just launched a library of 79 million secure components over 12+ language ecosystems to help you reclaim your engineering budget and ship faster.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

96% of your code is open source. If your security strategy is just "hope and scan," you have a $1 trillion blind spot. 📉 We have unified 12+ language ecosystems into one secure golden path. 79 million components. Zero guesswork. High velocity. 🛡️🚀 buff.ly/x5DKAz6 #AppSec #OpenSource #TechTrends

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Imagine a world where your security backlog actually hits zero. 🎯 It starts by changing how you source open source. Say goodbye to the chaos of the public web and hello to a secure build pipeline that scales with you. 🛡️🦾 buff.ly/koiT8gk #AppSec #OpenSource #TechTrends

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The End of Security Debt: Why Building from Source is the Only Way to Scale

The modern software supply chain is currently functioning on borrowed time.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Stop treating security debt like a mandatory tax on development. 🛑 Pulling random packages from the open internet is a gamble you do not have to take. Learn how to build secure by design and leave the patching treadmill behind for good. 🏃‍♂️💨 The future of OSS is here: buff.ly/koiT8gk #InfoSec #Coding

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The End of Security Debt: Why Building from Source is the Only Way to Scale

The modern software supply chain is currently functioning on borrowed time.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The secret to elite DevSecOps? Stop chasing vulnerabilities and start preventing them. 🎯 Learn how a secure OSS catalog transforms your workflow from reactive to revolutionary. 5 shifts you cannot afford to miss. 🚀 Dive in: buff.ly/rTt8FLD #AppSec #OpenSource

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5 Ways the World’s Largest Secure OSS Catalog is Changing DevSecOps Forever

Open source powers 96% of modern applications, but for most DevSecOps teams, that power comes with a heavy price: vulnerability fatigue…

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Evaluating a curated OSS catalog in 2026? 🛡️ Do not just check for CVEs. Software supply chains are now moving at machine scale and your open source security needs to keep up. Get the full 2026 Evaluation Checklist here: 🔗 buff.ly/BDhalCI #AppSec #DevSecOps #OpenSource

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Curated Open Source Catalog Evaluation Checklist - ActiveState

2026 OSS checklist, covering security vetting, SBOM generation, SLSA compliance, supply chain transparency, and governance controls.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Exciting news! ActiveState welcomes industry veteran Abby Kearns as our new CEO. With 25+yrs of experience (Foundry+Puppet), Abby is set to lead our next phase of growth in securing the global software supply chain. Read more here: buff.ly/qVGUEXH #OpenSource #InfoSec #TechNews

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"It takes AI to beat AI... the trick is to keep humans in the loop." @ActiveState's Bob Shaker joins @TechstrongTV to break down why the future of security is artful collaboration. Catch the full interview: 🔗 techstrong.tv/videos/lates...

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Techstrong TV February 27, 2026 - Techstrong TV

Tune in to our live stream Monday through Friday for exclusive news, expert insights, and in-depth conversations with IT leaders on digital transformation, DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud-native tech,…

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Supply chain attacks have surged 300% since 2024. The old scan and fix model is officially broken. 📉 With Curated Catalogs: ✅ Eliminate 99% of CVEs ✅ Save 30 to 50% of developer time Read more: buff.ly/fK2qkER #DevSecOps #AppSec #CyberSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

The possibilities of tech are infinite when everyone has a seat at the terminal. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the brilliant women on our team and in the global dev community. #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #OpenSource #ActiveState

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Are you ready for the EU CRA? 🛑 Don't wait for the deadline to scramble. We’ve put together a guide on the essential steps for compliance and expert advice for your teams. Read more: buff.ly/7XqBYOu #CyberResiliencyAct #InfoSec #AppSec #ActiveState

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

With 79M components, ActiveState now offers the world's largest secure open source library, giving DevSecOps teams one stop for trusted open source. Full details here: buff.ly/5yEBlpS #OpenSource #DevSecOps #AppSec

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We didn't just join the race; we set a new World Record. 🌎🏆 ActiveState has launched the world’s largest Secure Open Source library: ✅ 79M+ Secure Components ✅ 12+ Language Ecosystems ✅ 1st Place in Software Supply Chain Security For More: buff.ly/5yEBlpS #CyberSecurity #OSS

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

What would your team do with 30% more time? By consolidating 12+ language ecosystems into one repository, the ActiveState Catalog helps DevSecOps teams reclaim engineering hours. See how: buff.ly/5yEBlpS #DeveloperProductivity #SoftwareEngineering

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Big news! We’ve officially launched the world’s largest secure open source catalog, now featuring 79M unified components across 12+ language ecosystems. Stop searching and start building securely. Read the full release: buff.ly/oJfLtzA #OpenSource #DevSecOps #AppSec

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The data is in, and the findings might surprise you. 📊 ActiveState sat down with Alan Shimel on Techstrong TV to discuss how organizations are navigating the "new truths" of cybersecurity. 🔒 Watch now: buff.ly/r5Z0SYY #CybersecurityTips #TechTalk #ActiveState #Techstrong #SecurityData

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

CVE volumes are skyrocketing, and manual remediation can't keep up. 🚀 ActiveState joins Techstrong TV to break down the State of Vulnerability Management 2026 report. Is AI the secret weapon or the biggest threat? 🤖 🛡️ Watch now: buff.ly/r5Z0SYY #InfoSec #Cybersecurity #CloudNative #AI

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hardened Images: 28. Unmanaged Risk: 0. The scoreboard says it all. Eliminate the guesswork and manual overhead of securing your open source stack so your team can focus on the next big play. Find your winning lineup and browse our catalog: buff.ly/3eNlqUv #DevSecOps #ContainerSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Starting with more pieces than your build actually needs? 🧱 ActiveState Secure Containers are built from source and ready for production, so teams can start with a build that includes only what matters. Explore the public container image catalog: buff.ly/3opPwJt #Containers #DevSecOps

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Which of these 4 questions is keeping you up at night? 🌙 👇 Let us know which of these challenges is the most pressing for your team right now. Looking for answers? Read the full article here buff.ly/nJvXCLv #OpenSource #AI #CyberSecurity #ActiveState #OSS2026

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The wagers are in, and for many DevSecOps teams, the scores are looking a little lean. While containerization is the category of the year, the clues from 250 DevSecOps leaders show that many are still struggling to clear the board of CVEs and risk. Download your copy: buff.ly/eFcdXw3 #ActiveState

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

This season, Activators took part in the Season of Giving Challenge, focused on supporting local food banks during the holiday season. The response was incredible. Together, we raised over $5,800! #GivingBack #CommunityImpact #SeasonOfGiving #ActiveState

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Our 2026 State of Vulnerability Management & Remediation: Container Edition has just been released. 🎉 This report provides an opportunity to benchmark your container security against that of 250+ other leading organizations. Download the report today: buff.ly/hNNgeAS #DevSecOps #SoftwareSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Most container images don’t “become insecure” overnight. Yesterday’s secure build becomes today’s risk due to new CVEs, noisy scanners, and manual patching that never quite keeps pace. Our latest post breaks down how ActiveState Secure Containers address this problem. 🔗 : buff.ly/QSs6Ofn

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We turned to Moris Chen, ActiveState’s VP of Customer Success, to answer the seven most frequently asked questions about the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Read the full breakdown before the EU CRA deadlines catch up. 🔗 buff.ly/w7R8WEg #CyberResilienceAct #CRACompliance #DevSecOps #SecureContainers

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We went all-in on holiday tackiness and turned tacky container situations into the sweaters no one asked for. ☃️ You know what isn’t tacky? Secure containers with real provenance, ongoing maintenance (that you don’t have to do), and none of the surprises that make their way into holiday sweaters.

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We are excited to share that ActiveState has been named a Winter 2025 Intellyx Digital Innovator Award winner. This recognition reflects our focus on helping teams build and ship secure container images they can actually trust. Thank you to Intellyx for the recognition. #IntellyxAwards

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

If containers are now the backbone of modern delivery, why are we still securing them as an afterthought? 🤔 This article walks through a bottom-up hardening process. 🔗: buff.ly/sBCCecE #DevSecOps #ContainerSecurity #SoftwareSupplyChain #CloudNativeSecurity #PlatformEngineering #ActiveState

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The ActiveState team has kicked off the "Season of Giving Challenge" to donate to local food banks. We're thrilled to share that Activators have already raised over $1,800! [USA] Finding Your Local Food Bank: buff.ly/3Nycd3J [Canada] Find a Food Bank: buff.ly/gaBCJLd

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

With 97% of developers now using AI coding tools at work, the question isn’t if AI is in your codebase; it’s where. We take a closer look at how AI-generated code can alter your software supply chain, sometimes in ways you won’t notice until it's too late. 🔗 bit.ly/3KuB04j #SoftwareSupplyChain

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

For clear container security, the ActiveState Secure Container Image Catalog provides a direct, transparent side-by-side comparison of rebuilt containers versus community images. Visit the ActiveState Secure Container Image Catalog: buff.ly/Wx1Y0AP

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

In our latest post, we break down why upstream integrity matters now and how a curated, source-built catalog is becoming a quiet advantage for more resilient software supply chains. Link to post: buff.ly/aOhLI9U #SoftwareSupplyChain #OpenSourceSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #DevSecOps #AppSec

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Another npm supply-chain attack hit this week — the Shai-Hulud worm resurfaced, embedding credential-harvesting code into legitimate packages and executing through install scripts. 👉 buff.ly/sRpWTAJ #DevSecOps #SupplyChainSecurity #npm #OpenSourceSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is about to fundamentally change how software teams build and ship products in the EU. We break down how teams can prepare without slowing innovation. Link to the full guide: buff.ly/MIoJLcb #EUCRA #DevSecOps #OpenSourceSecurity #SecureSoftware #ContainerSecurity

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Introducing the ActiveState Secure Container Public Image Catalog. Finally, a single place to browse, compare, and freely pull secure container images. 👉 Browse our catalog here: buff.ly/w7wqCpt #ActiveState #ContainerSecurity #DevOps #OpenSourceSecurity #SecureContainers #SBOM #CVE

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Next stop: #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon North America 2025. Visit Booth #1046 to see how reproducible, secure containers that keep your pipelines moving smoothly (and your weekends peaceful). See you in Atlanta 👋 #ActiveState #OpenSource #CloudNative #DevSecOps #KubeCon #SecureContainers

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Just one week until #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon North America 2025. ActiveState is proud to be an Official Sponsor, and we’re bringing secure containers with us. Visit Booth #1046 to see how ActiveState delivers containers you can trust. #ActiveState #OpenSource #CloudNative #DevSecOps

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ActiveState @activestate.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The countdown’s on for #KubeCon North America 2025. If open source containerization is on your radar, make sure Booth #1046 is too. Come see how simple secure containerization can be. #ActiveState #OpenSource #DevOps #CloudNativeCon #SecureContainers

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