Software supply chain management is the practice of overseeing and protecting all components, vendors, and processes involved in your software ecosystem. As organizations rely on more third-party software solutions, maintaining visibility and security across this complex network becomes increasingly challenging.
Modern supply chains involve multiple vendors, complex dependencies, and evolving security threats. Organizations need robust protective measures to ensure business continuity and maintain security across their entire software lifecycle.
At Escode, we transform these challenges into manageable processes. Our software escrow agreements and software escrow verification solutions provide the visibility, security, and control you need to protect your entire software supply chain while maintaining productive vendor relationships.
“Working with niche and newly formed software vendors helps us to remain agile and retain a competitive advantage, so it is vital that we build in supply chain assurance from the outset and ensure we aren’t negatively impacted by circumstances outside of our control such as vendor downtime or failure”.
Rob Barnes
CTO at Marks & Spencer
Strengthen your security across all software assets
Keep business running during supply chain disruptions
Meet regulatory requirements with confidence
Lower risks in day-to-day operations
Hold vendors accountable for commitments
Vendor lock-in occurs when organizations become overly dependent on a single software provider, making it difficult or costly to switch vendors or modify systems. This is particularly risky with specialized software solutions that integrate deeply into business processes. Software escrow reduces this risk by ensuring you always have access to your software's source code and build materials.
Protect against vendor Lock-in
Legacy systems often form the backbone of critical business operations, especially in industries like finance and manufacturing. These older systems become increasingly vulnerable when vendors stop providing critical updates and patches or support, creating significant business risk. Software escrow protects your legacy operations by guaranteeing access to original source code and documentation required to maintain and update the application independently of the vendor.
Protect your legacy software systems
Modern software environments typically involve multiple interconnected vendors and solutions. This creates a complex web where one vendor's failure can trigger problems across the entire system, much like a chain reaction. Software escrow provides protection at critical points in your vendor network.
Secure your multi-vendor supply chain
Industries face increasing regulatory pressure to maintain control over their software supply chains. From financial services to healthcare, regulators demand robust business continuity plans and clear software governance. Software Escrow Agreements and Verification enable businesses to comply with regulatory requirements by providing evidence of documented and tested business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Explore compliance solutions
Organizations must plan for potential disruptions in their software supply chain. This includes having detailed procedures for recovering from vendor failures, service interruptions, or security incidents. Software Escrow strengthens these plans by providing guaranteed access to all materials needed for recovery and enabling businesses to test the effectiveness of plans independently of the software vendors.
Learn about recovery solutions
Software supply chains face constant security threats, requiring regular testing and validation of third-party code. Organizations need to verify the security of software components before they enter production environments. Software escrow supports this through verification services and SAST capabilities, helping identify vulnerabilities in source code before they can impact your operations.
Secure access to critical source code and documentation, ensuring business continuity when vendors face challenges. Learn more.
Validate your escrowed materials through comprehensive testing, ensuring everything works when you need it. Learn more.
Identify security vulnerabilities early, protecting your supply chain before problems arise. Learn more.
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