Know your ingredients! How SBOMs protect code

What is an SBOM? When making a good meal or buying food in the supermarket, we always pay attention to the ingredients used. You wouldn’t use meat of unknown origin in your chilli or make an omelette with eggs if you thought they might be out of date. If your friend is allergic to peanuts,
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How to start an Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

What is an OSPO? In the modern world, tech companies are becoming more reliant on open source software (OSS) when building their solutions. The open source libraries from which developers take OSS components are governed by licences. Complying with the licence is the responsibility of the organisation using the library, and failure to do this
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Using open source software responsibly

Why is responsible OSS usage important? Nowadays, it is difficult to find a software development project that doesn’t rely on OSS to a greater or lesser extent. That includes, but is not limited to, any web client, node.js, Java or .NET software, and UI widgets. Open source software is a living, breathing ecosystem and, like
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What are the risks posed by open source software, and how can I defend myself?

Open source software is used by lots of businesses and developers. Whether creating new applications, or keeping a company running smoothly, OSS plays an integral role in our everyday lives. Lauded as a tech utopia for its transparency, accessibility and lack of regulation, the things that have made it so attractive are also a source
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