MSPs must have an in-depth understanding of open-source software security risks and the knowledge to protect clients from these potential risks. What is open-source software? Open-source software refers to any software where the source code is open to the public. This software is maintained via...
Learn about the hidden security risks of using open source software libraries, and five ways you can reduce these risks.
Open-source software is currently used by more than 95 percent of the most popular applications on the enterprise market. Even the largest Internet companies use open-source technologies source code, or libraries, which makes development easier for them. Along with the big advantage of usingopen-s...
The OpenSSF’s Scorecard project is an automated tool that assesses a software project’s security practices and risks. According to a recentreportby Sonatype, a Scorecard score was one of the best indicators of whether a project had known vulnerabilities. Adopting Scorecard is a great first step...
Without a complete view of what’s in your code, neither you, your vendors, nor your end users can be confident about what risks your software may contain. Securing the software supply chain begins with knowing what open source components are in your code, as well as identifying thei...
2024 OSSRA: Rising concerns for open source management Now in its ninth edition, the 2024 “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report delivers an in-depth look at the current state of open source security, compliance, licensing, and code quality risks in commercial software. Thi...
start with, a formal risk assessment process for information security. Though ultimately risk is always based on perception, a formal process will allow us to look at all the risks in a more objective manner. What I would really like to do now is go around the table and ask each of you...
Open Source Security Risks: Vulnerabilities – average of 64 vulns per code base. 1500+ days before a fix. Development processes are your first line of defense. You build it you own it Software of unknown origin Continuous monitoring of config and environment ...
Of course, there’s no free lunch. Using third-party solutions carries its own risks. Risk #3: Poor governance and management of open source and commercial components Have you heard the one about how devops teams are the best equipped to pick their own tools? It’s an oft-stated...
of an OSPO. The first is managing the open source policies for the company. The next is facilitating open source contributions. The third is to promote open source adoption and use and foster an open source mindset across the organization. And, finally, we help manage legal risk...