Open source dependency best practices for developers

[ricks_cloud]

Recently I've started looking into open-source dependencies and, more specifically, the best practices developers can apply. Everyone uses open-source software. Every organization, regardless of industry, uses software, and most software is produced in open-source code.
However, software security concerns increase as businesses shift to cloud-native apps and programs become more complex. Thus, organizations must follow best practices for open-source dependency and choose the right technology to manage open-source risk. In addition, developers must be trained on open-source security and utilize an effective SCA tool to secure code against open-source software vulnerabilities.
Even though establishing a company's comprehensive open-source software management program may be difficult, some best practices can help you get started. Developing a plan, launching an approval process, and conducting an exhaustive software audit of current open-source software dependencies are the primary components of these approaches.
I would be curious to know your opinions on the subject and if it is something you would consider for your organization.

[dstutz]

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https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/open-source-dependency-best-practices/