Software Security Checkpoints in the SDLC

How Widespread Are Software Security Checkpoints in the SDLC? According to the 13th and latest edition of the annual Synopsys Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) report, 90% of the member organisations surveyed have established software security checkpoints in their software development lifecycle (SDLC), suggesting this is an important step in their software security initiatives.
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The Balance Between Open Source Software and Monetisation

Can OSS Be Commercially Viable? It is commonly assumed that OSS and monetisation do not readily go hand in hand. After all, OSS is commonly referred to as “free software”. However, it is a slight misconception that “free” means “free of charge” in this context. It actually refers to the freedom of open source users
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Why it’s important to not ignore Log4j

Open-source software is becoming more popular, which is beneficial for many reasons, but with this comes an inevitable rise in the number of open-source vulnerabilities and misconceptions. In this blog, we will explore why you shouldn’t ignore Log4j or leave high-severity vulnerabilities in application codes. Vulnerability analysis A recent statistic claimed that “96% of Log4j
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The risks of neglecting open source developers

Nowadays, it is rare to find a business which does not use open source software. OpenUK’s 2022 “State of Open” report found that although 89% of businesses were relying on OSS, many of them had no idea of its details, despite this software being essential for the running of the business.  A responsible business should
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How government can rebuild trust in open source software

Open source software (OSS) provides developers with many benefits, allowing them to streamline common features and tasks within the software, leaving more time for the development of project-specific elements which are unique to the software they are building.  Unfortunately, the popularity of OSS means that it is a target for cyber criminals. Lacking the rigorous
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