Open-source software is no longer just an option — it’s the new normal. According to the latest survey by OpenLogic, 95% of IT professionals are now using open-source tools, signaling a significant shift in the way organizations build, deploy, and scale technology. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-native architectures, open source is emerging as the foundation…
The ubiquity of open-source software in the technology field today plays a key role in this arena. However, it also introduces risks—ranging from licensing issues to security vulnerabilities. To mitigate these risks and maintain transparency, incorporating open-source software audit reports into product documentation and release notes is becoming not just a best practice but a necessity.
A recent supply chain attack targeting the widely used tj-actions/changed-files tool has exposed thousands of organizations to security risks, highlighting the ongoing vulnerabilities within the open-source software (OSS) ecosystem. This attack has once again demonstrated the importance of rigorous security practices when integrating third-party dependencies. The Attack: How It Happened The tj-actions/changed-files tool, a GitHub…
In adherence to President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, the Office of the National Cyber Director has unveiled the 2023 End of Year Report on the Open-Source Software Security Initiative (OS3I). The report highlights crucial initiatives undertaken in the past year, advancing the commitment to a secure digital ecosystem for all Americans.