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Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v2
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v2

See what the popular copyleft open source software license GPL v2 requires, allows, and prohibits of users.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
How to Choose an Open Source Software License Compliance Tool
Open Source License Compliance

How to Choose an Open Source Software License Compliance Tool

Here are five features to prioritize when evaluating open source software license compliance tools.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
4 Takeaways from the 2021 State of Open Source Vulnerabilities Report
Open Source in the News

4 Takeaways from the 2021 State of Open Source Vulnerabilities Report

Dive into the latest data on today's open source security landscape, and see which libraries and languages are most vulnerable to attacks.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
2 min read
Open Source Licenses 101: Apache License 2.0
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: Apache License 2.0

Explore key elements of the popular Apache 2.0 open source software license and how it compares to other permissive OSS licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
How to Apply a License to Your Open Source Software Project
Developer Perspectives

How to Apply a License to Your Open Source Software Project

Get step-by-step guidance on how to add a license to your open source software project and how to approach copyright statements.

  • Konstantin Gredeskoul
    Konstantin Gredeskoul
12 min read
Open Source Software Licenses 101: The MIT License
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The MIT License

Get an overview of the extremely popular MIT open source software license, including what it allows, prohibits, and requires of its users.

  • 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
Top Security Takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey
Open Source in the News

Top Security Takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey

See four top security takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey, which was produced by the Linux Foundation and Harvard's Laboratory for Innovation Science.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 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
Improving Page Speed Using Google PageSpeed Insights in Rails Apps
Developer Perspectives

Improving Page Speed Using Google PageSpeed Insights in Rails Apps

See how to improve web performance when working in a Rails codebase with Google’s PageSpeed Insights.

  • Taylor Wong
5 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
Pros and Cons of Using Monorepos
Developer Perspectives

Pros and Cons of Using Monorepos

Monorepos have gained popularity in recent years, especially in engineering-led companies. Explore the pros and cons of using them in your organization.

  • Taylor Udell
    Taylor Udell
5 min read
How Zendesk’s Legal Team Scored an Open Source Compliance Victory
Open Source License Compliance

How Zendesk’s Legal Team Scored an Open Source Compliance Victory

See how Zendesk's legal team improved its open source license compliance program, achieving significant time savings and stronger collaboration with engineering.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
3 min read
FOSSA Announces SOC 2 Compliance
Inside FOSSA

FOSSA Announces SOC 2 Compliance

We're excited to announce that FOSSA has passed our SOC 2 audit and received our SOC 2 Type 2 report.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
2 min read
How to Choose the Right Open Source License
Open Source License Compliance

How to Choose the Right Open Source License

See important factors to consider when choosing an open source license for your next project.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
A Look Inside FOSSA’s New Product Design
Inside FOSSA

A Look Inside FOSSA’s New Product Design

Take a look inside FOSSA's recent product rebrand, including design objectives and highlights.

  • Trenton Temple
    Trenton Temple
3 min read
Q&A: Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices
Open Source License Compliance

Q&A: Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices

Open source software licensing and compliance expert Heather Meeker answers questions on a range of open source topics.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
    FOSSA Editorial Team
7 min read
Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices and Automation
Open Source License Compliance

Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices and Automation

See why notices are an important part of open source license compliance, and discover strategies to help your organization fulfill notice requirements.

  • Heather Meeker
    Heather Meeker
8 min read
A Journey Through Our New Brand and Website
Inside FOSSA

A Journey Through Our New Brand and Website

Get the inside story on FOSSA's website redesign, including our decision-making process and rationale for design choices.

  • Bárbara Mercedes
9 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
Press Release: FOSSA Accelerates Growth, Hits Significant Milestones
Inside FOSSA

Press Release: FOSSA Accelerates Growth, Hits Significant Milestones

Today we announced that FOSSA closed a $23.2 million Series B funding round from Bain Capital, Canvas and Costanoa. We announced the launch of FOSSA Security Management and continued expansion into EMEA, validating leadership in the software composition analysis market.

  • Ryan Goldman
    Ryan Goldman
3 min read
FOSSA Raises a $23.2M Series B
Inside FOSSA

FOSSA Raises a $23.2M Series B

As software eats the world, open source inventory has become critical for modern businesses to digest it. The business value driving software composition analysis is fueled by initiatives across legal, security, and engineering, with a first-line priority of enforcing policy and standards.

  • Kevin Wang
    Kevin Wang
2 min read
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