GitGuardian Announces New Software Composition Analysis Module
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March 2024
GitGuardian launches Software Composition Analysis to make Open Source an asset, not a threat
Read how the latest addition to GitGuardian code security platform, automates vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation in software dependencies, directly impacting the health of your codebase.
Jit Announces Open Source License Detection and Tracking
Earlier this year Jit announced Software Bill of Materials, which catalogs every open source component in your codebase – making it easy to understand if you are using an open source component that is impacted by a newly disclosed security vulnerability. With our new release of Open Source License Detection, you’ll also be able to detect the associated license of each open source component in your codebase.
theNET Trending Stories: 96% of OSS attacks were avoidable
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BoxyHQ: The Open-Source SSO Solution for Effortless Integrations #opensource #sso
Implementing BoxyHQ saved significant time and effort compared to building an in-house SSO solution, allowing for rapid deployment within days while meeting the customer's strict security needs.. The successful implementation strengthened customer relationships, with the client expressing satisfaction with the smooth process. Ahmed values partnerships over competition and believes in leveraging existing solutions rather than reinventing the wheel when possible. European data security laws and regulations are stringent, making security a top priority for businesses operating in the region.
2024 OSSRA report: Open source license compliance remains problematic
Based on the audit data presented in the 2024 “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, organizations in all verticals should be concerned about the potential risk of litigation or threat to their intellectual property rights due to failure to comply with an open source license. The report’s findings show that over half—53%—of the 2023 audited codebases contained open source with license conflicts.
GitHub "besieged" by malware repositories and repo confusion: Why you'll be ok
As open source software development continues to evolve, so does its susceptibility to cybersecurity threats. One such instance is the recent discovery of malware repositories on GitHub. In this cybersecurity attack, threat actors managed to upload malicious code onto GitHub, a platform that hosts millions of code repositories and is used by developers worldwide.
2024 OSSRA Report: Dead code risk in open source components
Highlighting the critical need for improved maintenance practices among users of open source software, the new 2024 “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report catalogs security concerns caused by the significant lag many organizations have in keeping the open source components they use up-to-date.
AppSec Decoded: Exploring open source trends from the 2024 OSSRA
Discover open source security trends, common vulnerabilities, the risks of AI-generated code, and more from the latest OSSRA report.
Synopsys and GenAI
There is enormous attention on generative AI (GenAI) and its potential to change software development. While the full impact of GenAI is yet to be known, organizations are eagerly vetting the technology and separating the hype from the real, pragmatic benefits. In parallel, software security professionals are closely watching the practical impact of GenAI and how application security testing (AST) must adapt as adoption increases.