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Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v3

Get an overview of the GPL v3 open source software license and what it permits, requires, and prohibits of users. Also, see how it compares to GPL v2.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v2

See what the popular copyleft open source software license GPL v2 requires, allows, and prohibits of users.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

How to Choose an Open Source Software License Compliance Tool

Here are five features to prioritize when evaluating open source software license compliance tools.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source Vulnerability Management

JavaScript Security: What Every Developer Should Know

Get the latest on today's top JavaScript security concerns, including common vulnerabilities and vulnerable libraries, as well as strategies to protect your organization.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source in the News

4 Takeaways from the 2021 State of Open Source Vulnerabilities Report

Dive into the latest data on today's open source security landscape, and see which libraries and languages are most vulnerable to attacks.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
2 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Licenses 101: Apache License 2.0

Explore key elements of the popular Apache 2.0 open source software license and how it compares to other permissive OSS licenses.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Open Source Software Licenses 101: The MIT License

Get an overview of the extremely popular MIT open source software license, including what it allows, prohibits, and requires of its users.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source in the News

Takeaways from ISO/IEC DIS 5230: OpenChain Specification

Explore key takeaways from ISO/IEC DIS 5230: OpenChain Specification, including steps to becoming an OpenChain Conformant organization.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
3 min read
Open Source in the News

Top Security Takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey

See four top security takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey, which was produced by the Linux Foundation and Harvard's Laboratory for Innovation Science.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
5 min read
Open Source in the News

SolarWinds, Supply Chain Attacks, and Software Composition Analysis

Software supply chain security has been in the spotlight following the SolarWinds hack. Here's how you can strengthen your defenses against such an attack.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Open Source License Compliance

How UiPath Reduced Open Source Risk Through Team Collaboration

Experts from UiPath share best practices to help teams collaborate to reduce risk in their use of open source software.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
Software Composition Analysis

What is Software Composition Analysis?

Get an overview of software composition analysis and why it plays a critical role in helping companies reduce risk in their use of open source.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source License Compliance

How Zendesk’s Legal Team Scored an Open Source Compliance Victory

See how Zendesk's legal team improved its open source license compliance program, achieving significant time savings and stronger collaboration with engineering.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
3 min read
Inside FOSSA

FOSSA Announces SOC 2 Compliance

We're excited to announce that FOSSA has passed our SOC 2 audit and received our SOC 2 Type 2 report.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
2 min read
Open Source License Compliance

How to Choose the Right Open Source License

See important factors to consider when choosing an open source license for your next project.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
4 min read
Open Source License Compliance

Q&A: Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices

Open source software licensing and compliance expert Heather Meeker answers questions on a range of open source topics.

  • FOSSA Editorial Team
6 min read
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