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Software Composition Analysis

A collection of 49 posts

bouk/monkey and the Importance of Knowing Your Dependencies
Open Source in the News

bouk/monkey and the Importance of Knowing Your Dependencies

A recent news item involving the bouk/monkey open source program shows why it's so important for organizations to have visibility into their dependencies.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
3 Best Practices for OSS Management in the Automotive Industry
Software Composition Analysis

3 Best Practices for OSS Management in the Automotive Industry

Experts share tips and strategies to help automotive organizations improve their open source management programs.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
FOSSA Product Updates: August 2021
Inside FOSSA

FOSSA Product Updates: August 2021

FOSSA has launched several new features, including container scanning, analysis target configuration, expanded language support, and more.

  • Gauthami Polasani
    Gauthami Polasani
2 min read
FOSSA Receives Highest Scores Possible in License Risk Management, SBOM Criteria in Forrester Wave
Inside FOSSA

FOSSA Receives Highest Scores Possible in License Risk Management, SBOM Criteria in Forrester Wave

FOSSA was the only vendor to earn the highest possible score in both the SBOM and License Risk Management criteria.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
2 min read
Announcing FOSSA Container Scanning
Inside FOSSA

Announcing FOSSA Container Scanning

We're excited to introduce FOSSA Container Scanning, which will help organizations reduce compliance and security risk in their container images.

  • Gauthami Polasani
    Gauthami Polasani
2 min read
The Minimum Required Elements of a Software Bill of Materials
Software Composition Analysis

The Minimum Required Elements of a Software Bill of Materials

As part of its new cybersecurity executive order, the U.S. Federal government released the minimum required elements for a software bill of materials.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Container Image Security and Vulnerability Scanning
Open Source Vulnerability Management

Container Image Security and Vulnerability Scanning

Get an overview of today's container image security landscape, including common attack vectors and the importance of vulnerability scanning.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
7 min read
All About CWE-79: Cross-Site Scripting
Open Source Vulnerability Management

All About CWE-79: Cross-Site Scripting

CWE-79: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is one of today's most commonly found vulnerabilities. Here's a look at different types of XSS attacks and how to stop them.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Cybersecurity Executive Order and Software Supply Chain Security
Open Source in the News

Cybersecurity Executive Order and Software Supply Chain Security

See our top takeaways from the software supply chain security section of the Biden Administration's cybersecurity executive order.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
IT Central Station: What Makes for an Effective SCA Solution
Software Composition Analysis

IT Central Station: What Makes for an Effective SCA Solution

Enterprise technology review site IT Central Station shares insight from software composition analysis (SCA) users on the elements of an effective SCA solution.

  • IT Central Station
3 min read
Software Bill Of Materials (SBOM) Formats, Use Cases, and Specifications
Software Composition Analysis

Software Bill Of Materials (SBOM) Formats, Use Cases, and Specifications

SBOMs plays an important role in everything from application security to OSS license compliance. Learn about popular formats and use cases.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
7 min read
How SCA Helps Manage OSS Vulnerabilities
Software Composition Analysis

How SCA Helps Manage OSS Vulnerabilities

See four ways software composition analysis (SCA) helps organizations identify and manage potential vulnerabilities in OSS.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
3 min read
Software Supply Chain Security for Automotive Organizations
Software Composition Analysis

Software Supply Chain Security for Automotive Organizations

Technological innovation in the automotive industry has put software supply chain security in the spotlight.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Takeaways from OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020
Open Source in the News

Takeaways from OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020

Explore key takeaways from ISO/IEC 5230: OpenChain Specification, including steps to becoming an OpenChain Conformant organization.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
3 min read
The Future of Software Composition Analysis, Featuring Forrester
Software Composition Analysis

The Future of Software Composition Analysis, Featuring Forrester

Software composition analysis will continue to evolve to help organizations reduce risk in their use of often source software.

  • Gauthami Polasani
    Gauthami Polasani
4 min read
5 Ways Companies Can Get More Value From Open Source Software
Software Composition Analysis

5 Ways Companies Can Get More Value From Open Source Software

See what your organization can do in areas like compliance, security, and automation to get more value from open source software.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
SolarWinds, Supply Chain Attacks, and Software Composition Analysis
Open Source in the News

SolarWinds, Supply Chain Attacks, and Software Composition Analysis

Software supply chain security has been in the spotlight following the SolarWinds hack. Here's how you can strengthen your defenses against such an attack.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
7 min read
How UiPath Reduced Open Source Risk Through Team Collaboration
Open Source License Compliance

How UiPath Reduced Open Source Risk Through Team Collaboration

Experts from UiPath share best practices to help teams collaborate to reduce risk in their use of open source software.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
What is Software Composition Analysis?
Software Composition Analysis

What is Software Composition Analysis?

Get an overview of software composition analysis and why it plays a critical role in helping companies reduce risk in their use of open source.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
A Framework for Evaluating Software Composition Analysis Tools
Software Composition Analysis

A Framework for Evaluating Software Composition Analysis Tools

As enterprises shop for tools that deliver SCA at scale, let's examine what we should keep in mind when defining the right risk mitigation solution.

  • Gauthami Polasani
    Gauthami Polasani
3 min read
FOSSA and Container Scanning
Software Composition Analysis

FOSSA and Container Scanning

FOSSA's perspective on container scanning.

  • Albert Chen
3 min read
Why Source Code Scanning Tools Are Essential for Open Source Compliance
Software Composition Analysis

Why Source Code Scanning Tools Are Essential for Open Source Compliance

Any OS component could be subject to a myriad of OS licenses that you might be unable to identify without performing a source code audit and scan.

  • Guest Contributor
3 min read
Snippet Scanning: Is it Right for Your Team?
Software Composition Analysis

Snippet Scanning: Is it Right for Your Team?

There are several things to take into consideration so if you are evaluating whether or not snippet scanning is a requirement for your SCA solution. Here is an overview of some key questions to ask in your evaluation.

  • Taylor Udell
    Taylor Udell
4 min read
You can’t get around code scanning if you care about open source licenses
Software Composition Analysis

You can’t get around code scanning if you care about open source licenses

Today, every developer uses open source software (OSS) in their apps. If you’re developing modern software, you should probably be using a…

  • Kevin Wang
    Kevin Wang
5 min read
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