Firms Step Up Software Security: What JFrog and TL Consulting Are Doing Differently
APAC faces rising software supply chain attacks as AI, cybersecurity and compliance shape digital transformation across industries—insights for business leaders
APAC businesses face mounting pressure to roll out new digital services and AI-powered systems at speed, but software supply chain attacks have surged 25% across the region since late 2024. India and Taiwan rank among the most targeted countries, with attackers exploiting third-party dependencies to disrupt IT, telecommunications and government systems.
The financial impact is projected to reach $60 billion globally this year, driven largely by APAC’s expanding digital economy. Firms are seeking practical solutions that secure their software delivery without slowing down development teams or complicating compliance requirements.
The Software Supply Chain Reality
The software supply chain encompasses all the components, tools and processes used to build and deploy applications – from open-source libraries to development platforms to deployment infrastructure. When attackers compromise one element, they can potentially access every system that relies on it.
Recent incidents show attackers have become adept at exploiting vulnerabilities in interconnected IT environments, with 75% of software supply chains now affected by third-party dependency risks. Ransomware groups and nation-state actors increasingly target managed file-transfer software and other supply chain tools that businesses depend on daily.
The regulatory response is accelerating. ASEAN is establishing a unified cybersecurity framework by the end of 2025 to harmonise standards across member states, while individual countries are implementing AI-specific compliance requirements for regulated industries.
What JFrog and TL Consulting Are Offering
JFrog’s Software Supply Chain Platform provides a centralised system for managing, securing and governing software development from code to deployment. The platform integrates with existing development workflows to scan for vulnerabilities, enforce security policies and track software components across their lifecycle.
Australian consultancy TL Consulting brings local expertise in implementing these tools for APAC organisations. As a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner and GitHub partner, the firm specialises in cloud-native DevSecOps implementations that help teams work together across development, security and data science functions.
‘Partnering with TL Consulting, with its extensive APAC market expertise, excellent range of services and deep understanding of modern cloud and data platforms, made perfect sense for furthering our growth,’ said Sunny Rao, Senior Vice President of APAC for JFrog.
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