OpenRefactory publishes insightful white papers to help developers and organizations understand complex security challenges, emerging trends, and best practices within the Open Source ecosystem.
Each white paper explores critical issues and offers actionable recommendations for improving the security and reliability of Open Source software.
White Paper
Managing the invisible risk in open source
Open-source software drives modern innovation, but its widespread use introduces hidden risks. This white paper, “Managing the Invisible Risk of Open Source”, explores the critical challenges of undetected vulnerabilities in open-source code, such as the infamous Heartbleed and Log4Shell bugs.
It highlights the limitations of current tools like Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and introduces strategies for identifying and mitigating risks before they become costly.
About this whitepaper
This white paper, “Managing the Invisible Risk of Open Source”, tackles a growing concern in today’s tech landscape: the hidden vulnerabilities embedded in open-source components. Authored by Charlie Bedard of OpenRefactory, Inc., it highlights how 96% of enterprises rely on open source, with some codebases being over 75% open-source code. However, this widespread adoption comes with unseen security challenges that require immediate attention.
What’s Inside?
The Hidden Risks: Explains critical vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and Log4Shell and why traditional tools often miss them.
Solutions for Risk Management: Discusses tools like SCA and SBoM to tackle known and unknown vulnerabilities early.
Cleaning Up Open Source: Showcases OpenRefactory’s efforts in identifying and fixing security issues across thousands of packages.
Why Read This White Paper?
- Stay Ahead of Risks: Learn how to address vulnerabilities before they impact your products.
- Practical Guidance: Discover actionable tools and strategies for managing open-source risks effectively.
- Insightful Analysis: Understand the hidden challenges in open-source adoption and how they affect your software’s security.
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in Open Source Software
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Proactively fix flaws in open source code before the bad guys find them
