How to Automate Security Patches with Dependabot 0.300 and Trivy 0.50 2026 Supply chain attacks surged 300% between 2023 and 2026, making automated security patching a non-negotiable for DevOps teams. Two tools lead the charge in 2026: Dependabot 0.300 (with revamped dependency graph analysis) and Trivy 0.50 (featuring expanded SBOM support and faster container scanning). This guide walks you through integrating both to fully automate security patch workflows. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have: A GitHub repository (public or private) with admin access Dependabot 0.300+ enabled (available to all GitHub plans as of Q1 2026) Trivy 0.50 installed locally or in your CI/CD environment (Docker, GitHub Actions, or self-hosted runner) Basic familiarity with YAML configuration and GitHub Actions Step 1: Configure Dependabot 0.300 for Security Updates Dependabot 0.300 introduced granular security update controls and native SBOM export, critical for 2026 compliance standards.…