JFrog Partners and Atlassian: a secure software supply chain, faster delivery

JFrog Software Supply Chain Security and universal artefact management act as the link between build and deployment, seamlessly integrated into your Atlassian platform.

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What is JFrog Software Supply Chain Security?

JFrog is the platform for a secure software supply chain. JFrog Artifactory manages build artefacts, Docker images, Helm charts, npm packages, Maven artefacts, PyPI packages and many other formats centrally, with version control and securely. As a JFrog partner, Communardo supports businesses with consultancy, integration and secure software delivery.

JFrog is more than just a repository. The platform supports build integration, promotion workflows, replication and security scanning with JFrog Xray. Important: JFrog Xray is not the same as Xpand IT Xray for test management. Together, these features cover key aspects of the software supply chain.

More than 7,000 organisations worldwide rely on JFrog, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

JFrog: for a secure software supply chain

The JFrog platform at a glance

The platform covers the entire process, from development right through to runtime. Depending on requirements, the following components can be combined:

Artifactory

JFrog Artifactory

A universal repository for packages, containers and build artefacts: the central foundation for reproducible releases.

X-ray

JFrog Xray

Analysis of artefacts and dependencies to identify vulnerabilities, licence risks and compliance breaches.

Curation

JFrog Curation

Open-source package curation: High-risk or malicious packages are detected and blocked before they are downloaded.

Advanced Security

JFrog Advanced Security

Advanced analyses such as secrets scanning, malware detection and context-based security assessments.

AppTrust

JFrog AppTrust

Governance, release and compliance rules for controlled and traceable software releases.

Distribution

JFrog Distribution

Secure distribution of binary artefacts and release bundles to remote sites and environments.

ML & AI Catalogue

AI Catalogue

Backup, indexing and management of AI and machine learning models and components.

Runtime

JFrog Runtime

Real-time monitoring of applications within the runtime environment and greater transparency regarding risks.

Connect

JFrog Connect

Remote updates and centralised management of edge and IoT devices.

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JFrog Partner & Atlassian: Secure Software Delivery in Action

The integration of JFrog into the Atlassian platform closes a critical gap in the DevOps lifecycle: the link between code, build and deployment.

1.

Build information in Jira: Artifact versions, build numbers and build statuses are automatically displayed in the Jira Development Panel. Teams can see at a glance which build corresponds to which Jira ticket.

2.

Pipeline integration: JFrog Artifactory integrates directly with Bitbucket Pipelines, GitLab CI and other CI/CD tools. All build results are stored in one central location and are easy for the team to find.

3.

Release management: With JFrog Release Bundles and the Jira Release Hub, teams can keep their releases under control. Every step is traceable, from the Jira ticket to the delivered artefact.

4.

Security scanning: JFrog Xray checks artefacts and dependencies at an early stage for known vulnerabilities and licence risks. If anything requires attention, a Jira ticket can be created directly from this.

5.

Deployment workflows: Artifacts move seamlessly from development through staging to production. Quality gates and Jira workflows ensure that only approved versions proceed.

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Traceability: Teams can see at any time which code belongs to which requirement and where it has ended up. From the Jira user story, through the commit in Bitbucket or GitLab, to the artefact in Artifactory and deployment to production, everything remains connected.

Where JFrog fits into your DevOps toolchain

Phase
Build
Without JFrog
Artifacts stored locally or in temporary storage
With JFrog + Atlassian
Centralised storage in Artifactory, automatically versioned

 
Phase
Test
Without SonarQube
No guarantee that the tested version = the deployed version
With JFrog + Atlassian
Immutable artefacts – what is tested is deployed

 
Phase
Release
Without JFrog
Manual handover; it was unclear which version went where
With JFrog + Atlassian
Promotion workflows with audit trail, linked to Jira

 
Phase
Deploy
Without JFrog
Gathering artefacts from various sources
With JFrog + Atlassian
One repository, all formats, all environments

 
Phase
Security
Without JFrog
Vulnerability scanning carried out too late or not at all
With JFrog + Atlassian
Continuous scanning with JFrog Xray, findings in Jira

 
Phase
Compliance
Without JFrog
Licence risks unknown
With SonarQube + Atlassian
Automatic licence analysis for all dependencies
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Typical use cases

JFrog generates automatic Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for all artefacts

Scenario 1: Enterprise CI/CD with multi-technology stacks

Several teams work with different technologies such as Java, Node.js, Python and Go. JFrog Artifactory serves as a central repository for all formats, including npm, Maven, PyPI, Go and Docker, with standardised access rights and retention policies. Jira provides the planning layer, whilst Bitbucket or GitLab handle the pipelines. This creates a scalable JFrog software supply chain for secure software delivery.

Scenario 2: Container-based deployments

Docker images and Helm charts are version-controlled in Artifactory, scanned for vulnerabilities, malware and secrets using JFrog Xray and Advanced Security, and deployed to Kubernetes clusters via promotion workflows. Jira tracks the entire process from feature request to deployment.

Scenario 3: Software Supply Chain Security (SBOM)

Regulatory requirements, such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act, call for traceable software supply chains. JFrog generates automated Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for all artefacts. Curation protects against risky open-source dependencies, whilst compliance status is visualised in Jira dashboards.

Scenario 4: Hybrid and multi-cloud deployment

Artifacts must be available across different regions and cloud environments. JFrog Distribution and Replication synchronise and distribute repositories via AWS, StackIT or on-premises, with centralised control and local availability. For edge and IoT scenarios, JFrog Connect supports remote management.

Why Communardo?

Communardo is an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner and a Specialised Partner for Software Development

As an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner and Specialised Partner for Software Development, we bring a deep understanding of the entire software delivery lifecycle:

  • Toolchain architecture: We design the interaction between Jira, Bitbucket/GitLab, JFrog and other tools as an integrated platform
  • Implementation: Setting up Artifactory, repository structures, access rights and pipeline integrations
  • Migration: Transferring existing artefacts from Nexus, GitHub Packages or other repositories to JFrog
  • Licence advice: Pro, Enterprise or Enterprise+? Cloud or self-hosted? We’ll find the right model
  • Managed Services: Ongoing operation, monitoring and support for your JFrog instance
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Who is JFrog + Atlassian relevant for?

A central location for all artefacts

JFrog Artifactory consolidates build artefacts, container images, Helm charts, npm, Maven, PyPI and other packages into a single universal repository. This enables teams to work across technologies with clear structures, consistent permissions and reliable versions.

Manual uploads are no longer necessary: artefacts are published directly from Bitbucket Pipelines, GitLab CI or other CI/CD tools and are immediately available where they are needed.

Traceable releases from dev to prod

Deployment workflows manage artefacts in a controlled manner from development through staging to production. When used in conjunction with Jira Releases, it remains clear which version has been released, what its status is, and which ticket or release it belongs to.

Jira dashboards also provide transparency regarding build quality and deployment status. This is helpful for operational decisions as well as for managing larger delivery organisations.

A scalable supply chain with security

JFrog Xray continuously scans artefacts and dependencies for known vulnerabilities and licence risks. This ensures that security and compliance requirements are taken into account early in the process, rather than just before go-live.

The result is a standardised, compliance-ready software supply chain that scales across teams, technologies and locations. Licensing and procurement can be managed centrally through a single partner.

Licensing & Procurement

JFrog offers various editions to suit different requirements:

Edition
JFrog Pro
Target audience
Small to medium-sized teams
Key features
Universal repository, local deployments

 
Edition
JFrog Enterprise
Target audience
Large organisations
Key features
Multi-site replication, high availability, federation

 
Edition
JFrog Enterprise+
Target audience
Enterprise with a focus on security
Highlights
Includes JFrog Xray, Distribution, Pipelines – the full platform

 

Hosting options: JFrog Cloud (SaaS) | Self-hosted (AWS, StackIT, on-premises)

Communardo can provide you with expert advice on the best edition and team size – and a one-stop shop for procurement.

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FAQ

Two completely different products: JFrog Xray is a security scanner for artefacts and dependencies, integrated into JFrog Artifactory. Xpand IT Xray is a test management tool that is natively integrated into Jira. Both can co-exist within the same toolchain.

Yes. JFrog Artifactory supports all common repository formats and offers migration tools for migrating from Sonatype Nexus. We can assist with planning and carrying out the migration.

Bitbucket Pipelines is a CI/CD tool – it builds and tests your code. JFrog Artifactory manages the results of these builds, i.e. artefacts. The two complement each other perfectly: Pipelines produce, Artifactory manages and distributes.

GitLab CI pushes build artefacts directly to Artifactory via the JFrog CLI or API. Build information is automatically displayed in Jira. The combination of GitLab CI, JFrog and Jira is a tried-and-tested enterprise pattern.

Yes. JFrog offers self-hosted options that can be run in completely isolated environments – which is relevant for the defence sector, critical infrastructure and strictly regulated industries.

Do you have any questions or would you like some advice from us?

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