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The Exploit of Trust: Securing the Open Source Supply Chain - Kadi McKean, ReversingLabs
Monday May 18, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm CDT
200G (Level Two)
In 2025, the open source supply chain faced a record-breaking escalation in targeted attacks. This talk breaks down the latest research on how attackers exploit the "trust gap" in maintainer workflows, package repositories, and automated publishing pipelines.

Moving beyond the headlines, this session examines the abuse of repository-native features and the rise of dependency compromises. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the evolving threat landscape and the defensive strategies—like reproducible builds and continuous validation—essential for modern software resilience. Join us to learn how to maintain the velocity of open source development while building a foundation of verified trust.
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Kadi McKean

OSS Community Manager, ReversingLabs
Kadi is passionate about the DevOps / DevSecOps community since her days of working with COBOL development and Mainframe solutions. At ReversingLabs she collaborates with developers and security researchers to help entities prioritize their open source risk, reduce technical debt... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm CDT
200G (Level Two)
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  • Audience Experience Level Any

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