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
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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.
TL Consulting’s services span regulatory compliance and governance, cybersecurity and risk management, development efficiency training and digital tools implementation. Their teams in Sydney and Melbourne work directly with organisations to address the practical challenges of securing software delivery in regulated industries.
Bringing DevSecOps and EveryOps to the Real World
DevSecOps integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle rather than treating security as a final checkpoint. For APAC organisations, this means developers can identify and fix vulnerabilities early, reducing the risk of security issues reaching production systems.
The concept is expanding beyond traditional development teams. EveryOps acknowledges that data scientists building AI models, operations teams managing infrastructure and security professionals all need to collaborate on software delivery. This becomes particularly important as companies add AI and machine learning capabilities to their applications.
‘At TL Consulting, our goal is always to delight our customers with solid technologies that scale to meet their evolving business needs,’ said Stephen Marryatt, CEO of TL Consulting. ‘Our partnership with JFrog underscores our commitment to helping customers integrate security throughout the development lifecycle and establish strong DevSecOps practices.’
The JFrog-GitHub integration allows development teams to automate security scanning and policy enforcement within their existing workflows. This reduces the friction that often prevents organisations from adopting comprehensive security practices.
What Business Leaders Want to Know
For CIOs and CTOs evaluating these platforms, the key changes involve automated security checks that don’t slow down development, centralised visibility into software components across all projects and simplified compliance reporting for audit requirements.
Cross-functional teams face specific challenges in APAC markets. Budget constraints affect 15% of organisations , while 13% struggle with skills shortages. Cultural resistance between security and development teams remains a barrier, as does the difficulty of automating processes across hybrid cloud infrastructures.
At the same time, automated cybersecurity services are helping companies address these challenges. The JFrog-TL Consulting partnership addresses these issues through hands-on consulting that helps teams adapt their workflows gradually. Rather than requiring wholesale changes to development processes, the approach focuses on integrating security tools into existing practices and providing training to bridge skills gaps.
Financial services and healthcare firms face additional compliance complexity as new AI regulations come into effect across APAC jurisdictions. South Korea’s Digital Medical Products Act took effect in January, while broader AI governance frameworks are being implemented in Australia, Singapore and Japan.
Next Steps for APAC Organisations
Companies looking to upgrade their software supply chain security can start by conducting an audit of their current development tools and processes. This involves mapping software dependencies, identifying where security checks currently occur and documenting compliance requirements for their industry.
The next step is often implementing automated vulnerability scanning for open-source components and establishing policies for managing security updates. JFrog’s research shows that many critical vulnerability scores can be misleading, emphasising the need for contextual analysis rather than relying solely on automated ratings.
Organisations can access more information through JFrog’s partner directory or contact TL Consulting directly for APAC-specific guidance. Singapore’s 2025 Budget includes $150 million in Enterprise Compute Initiative funding to help SMEs adopt AI tools and automation, making this an opportune time for digital transformation projects.
Securing Software Delivery Across Industries
The partnership between JFrog and TL Consulting reflects a broader shift towards practical, integrated approaches to software security. Rather than treating security as a separate concern, successful organisations are embedding it into their development workflows from the start.
With JFrog reporting 22% revenue growth in 2024 and strong enterprise adoption, the platform appears to be gaining traction among organisations seeking comprehensive software supply chain management.
As APAC continues its digital transformation journey, the focus on trusted, secure software delivery becomes increasingly critical for maintaining competitive advantage while meeting regulatory requirements across diverse industry sectors.
