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Comparing Declared and Discovered OSS Licenses
4 min

Comparing Declared and Discovered OSS Licenses

Organizations are successfully generating SBOMs for security, regulatory compliance, and business reasons, but struggle with their distribution.

Simplifying OSS License Analysis with FOSSA License Concluded
7 min

Simplifying OSS License Analysis with FOSSA License Concluded

FOSSA's new license concluded feature simplifies the process of analyzing multiple declared and discovered licenses associated with a single dependency.

A Practical Guide to Common Platform Enumeration (CPE)
16 min

A Practical Guide to Common Platform Enumeration (CPE)

Learn about Common Platform Enumeration (CPE), including its importance to software transparency and the SBOM ecosystem.

Latest Articles

Heather Meeker on AI Coding Assistants and OSS License Compliance
7 min

Heather Meeker on AI Coding Assistants and OSS License Compliance

Leading IP attorney and OSS license compliance expert Heather Meeker discuss the license compliance implications of using AI coding assistants.

AI, Snippet Scanning, FOSSA
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FOSSA Welcomes SBOM Pioneer Allan Friedman as a Senior Advisor
4 min

FOSSA Welcomes SBOM Pioneer Allan Friedman as a Senior Advisor

Dr. Allan Friedman, a globally recognized leader of the SBOM movement, has officially joined FOSSA as a Senior Advisor.

FOSSA, SBOM
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How Open Source License Scanners Work
6 min

How Open Source License Scanners Work

Learn about the two primary techniques OSS license scanners use to detect open source licenses.

open source, licenses, compliance
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The Guide to SBOMs and FedRAMP Compliance
5 min

The Guide to SBOMs and FedRAMP Compliance

Learn about SBOM (software bill of materials) requirements in the FedRAMP Rev5 and the new FedRAMP 20x.

SBOM, FedRAMP
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Announcing fossabot: AI Agent for Strategic Dependency Updates
9 min

Announcing fossabot: AI Agent for Strategic Dependency Updates

Announcing fossabot, a new AI Agent for making strategic dependency updates, backed by a comprehensive accuracy, consistency, and correctness framework.

FOSSA, fossabot
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Automating Dependency Updates at FOSSA
4 min

Automating Dependency Updates at FOSSA

FOSSA's path to automated updates and the importance of new technology to accomplish these challenging engineering tasks.

FOSSA
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More Articles

FOSSA Acquires EdgeBit: From Scanning to Updating

4 min
FOSSA
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Shai-Hulud Malware and FOSSA's Impact Assessment Tool

3 min
malware, npm, security
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Rewriting an NPM Package's Semver Based on Breaking Changes

4 min
npm, open source
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Manage AI Coding Tool Risks with FOSSA Snippet Scanning

6 min
Snippet Scanning, AI, FOSSA
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4 Ways to Generate an SBOM

7 min
SBOM, Tools
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Complying with SEBI SBOM Requirements

7 min
SBOM, India, SEBI
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Analyzing 5 Major OSS License Compliance Lawsuits

7 min
open-source, licenses
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The SBOM Tool Buyer's Guide

9 min
SBOM, Tools
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Introducing Dynamic SBOM Sharing in FOSSA

7 min
SBOM, FOSSA
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Operationalizing Exceptions with Time-Based Ignore Rules

4 min
Vulnerability Management, FOSSA, Compliance
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FOSSA Issue Diffs: Understanding Your Evolving Risk Posture

5 min
product updates, fossa
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Understanding the PURL Specification (Package URL)

9 min
PURL, SBOM
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A VP of Engineering’s Perspective on FOSSA’s AI Journey

8 min
AI, engineering
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When Builds Bite Back: The Surprising Pitfalls of Maven Environments and Reproducibility

4 min
Maven, builds
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Revisiting FOSSA Hack Week and Its Customer Impact

6 min
FOSSA
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May 2025 FOSSA Product Updates

3 min
open-source, product updates
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Annotate Dependencies with Context: Introducing Package Labels in FOSSA

5 min
dependency management, package labels, open-source
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Slopsquatting: AI Hallucinations and the New Software Supply Chain Risk

8 min
Software Supply Chain Security, Slopsquatting, AI Coding
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Introducing FOSSA Binary Composition Analysis (BCA)

7 min
Binaries, BCA
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SBOMs in India: Analyzing CERT-In Guidelines

8 min
SBOM, India, Guidelines
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The Role of SBOMs in Managing DORA Compliance

7 min
DORA, SBOM
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Winter 2025 FOSSA Product Updates

4 min
FOSSA, SBOM, License Compliance
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License Compliance, SBOM, and Vulnerability Management for Smaller Teams: FOSSA Business Tier

4 min
SBOM, open-source
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New Relic and FOSSA Upgrade Supply Chain Security with Connected Build-Time and Run-Time Vulnerability Management

4 min
Security, Integration
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Introducing SBOM Policies in FOSSA

5 min
SBOM, FOSSA, Compliance
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Understanding CVSS: The Common Vulnerability Scoring System

9 min
CVSS, vulnerability
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Fall 2024 Software Licensing Roundup

8 min
elastic, licensing, open-source
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A Proposal for the Future of SBOM Minimum Elements

11 min
SBOM, Cybersecurity
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Snippet Scanning, Explained

7 min
open-source, snippet scanning
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CUPS Vulnerabilities: Impact and Fixes

7 min
CUPS, Vulnerabilities
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U.S. Army Announces New SBOM Requirements

5 min
SBOM, U.S. Army
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SBOM Requirements in the EU’s CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)

20 min
SBOM, Cyber Resilience Act, EU Regulations
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4 Considerations for Effective SBOM Sharing

6 min
SBOM, Security
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Actioning the Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC) Model

23 min
vulnerability, security
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Automate Regulatory Compliance With FOSSA's New SBOM Management Add-On

14 min
compliance, SBOM
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FOSSA Acquires StackShare to Enhance Developer Tools Management and Security

4 min
Company News, technology, acquisition
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Understanding SBOM Requirements in PCI DSS

10 min
SBOM, PCI DSS, Security
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Secure Open Source for All: FOSSA's Free Plan Just Got Better

7 min
open-source, security
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Polyfill Supply Chain Attack: Details and Fixes

6 min
supply chain attack, security
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Using the CISA Kev Catalog

9 min
vulnerability, security
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Defining SBOM Requirements for Software Suppliers

11 min
SBOM, Software Suppliers
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FOSSA Joins Forces with New Relic in the Secure Developer Alliance

3 min
vulnerability management, secure developer alliance
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How Sentry Manages Software License Compliance

5 min
software licensing, compliance
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SPDX 3.0 Is Released

8 min
SPDX, SBOM
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What’s New in CycloneDX 1.6?

5 min
CycloneDX, SBOM, Software Security
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CVE-2024-3094: New Vulnerability Impacts XZ Utils

6 min
security, linux, vulnerability
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FOSSA Product Updates: Spring 2024

4 min
FOSSA, Product Updates
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SBOM Formats Explained and Compared

15 min
SBOM, Software Transparency
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Enhancing Risk Observability with FOSSA's Issue Overview Dashboard

4 min
risk management, FOSSA
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Beyond Vulnerabilities: Understanding Package Health with FOSSA Quality

4 min
FOSSA, Open Source
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Complying with the FDA’s SBOM Requirements

11 min
FDA, SBOM, Cybersecurity
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Enable Global Visibility and Swift Remediation with Package Index

4 min
Package Index, Security, Software
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4 Takeaways from the ESF's OSS and SBOM Management Recommendations

7 min
ESF, SBOM, Open Source Software
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Reduce Alert Fatigue with FOSSA’s Auto-Ignore Rules

4 min
FOSSA, Auto-Ignore, Open Source
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Terrapin (CVE-2023-48795): New Attack Impacts the SSH Protocol

4 min
Cybersecurity, SSH
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SCA vs. SAST: Comparing Security Tools

11 min
security, SCA
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Dual-Licensing Models Explained, Featuring Heather Meeker

6 min
licensing, open-source
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A Comprehensive Guide to Source-Available Software Licenses, Featuring Heather Meeker

12 min
software licenses, open-source, source-available
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Understanding and Using the EPSS Scoring System

7 min
EPSS, Scoring System
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Best Practices for Generating High-Quality SBOMs

10 min
software, SBOM
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Curl Vulnerabilities: Impact and Fixes (Curl 8.4.0)

4 min
curl, vulnerabilities
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5 Ways to Reduce GitHub Copilot Security and Legal Risks

8 min
AI, GitHub Copilot
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SBOM Examples, Explained

10 min
SBOM, SPDX, CycloneDX
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Understanding and Using SPDX License Identifiers and License Expressions

7 min
SPDX, Licensing
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Business Source License (BSL 1.1): Requirements, Provisions, and History

11 min
BSL, software-licensing
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5 Ways an SBOM Can Strengthen Security

6 min
SBOM, Security
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FOSSA Product Updates: August 2023

4 min
FOSSA, Product Updates
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Direct Dependencies vs. Transitive Dependencies

3 min
dependencies, programming
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Vulnerability Remediation Tactics

11 min
security, dependencies
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What’s New in CycloneDX 1.5?

9 min
CycloneDX, SBOM, software
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VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange): Purpose and Use Cases

14 min
cybersecurity, risk management
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The FOSSA Podcast: Product Management from Startup to Enterprise

12 min
product management, start-up, enterprise
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Generative AI and Software Development: Copyright Law and License Compliance

8 min
AI, software development, snippet scanning
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The FOSSA Podcast: Managing Engineering Projects

7 min
engineering, project management
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Heather Meeker on Open Source License Compliance Policies

11 min
Open Source, License Compliance
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Picking the Right FOSSA Deployment Model

5 min
deployment, FOSSA
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The FOSSA Podcast: SCA Purchasing and Implementation Trends

4 min
open-source, security
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How to Find the Best SBOM Tool for Your Organization

12 min
SBOM, Tools
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The FOSSA Podcast: Structuring and Growing a Customer Success Team

8 min
customer success, podcast
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Containers and Open Source License Compliance

12 min
open-source, license compliance
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The FOSSA Podcast: Early-Stage Technology Decisions and Regrets

10 min
technology decisions, podcast
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2023 Open Source Management Trends, Predictions, and Observations

7 min
open-source, software management
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The FOSSA Podcast: Adopting Haskell into an Existing Codebase

12 min
Haskell, Programming, Podcast
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How to Operationalize SBOMs Throughout the SDLC

6 min
SBOM, SDLC
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Announcing Support for CycloneDX and SBOM Import

3 min
SBOM, CycloneDX
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How to Use 1Password to Authenticate the FOSSA CLI

4 min
FOSSA, 1Password
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How Applause Makes Open Source Management Work for Developers

8 min
open-source, software management
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Complying with GPL v3’s User Product Clause

8 min
GPL v3, open-source, User Product
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Managing OSS License Compliance Risks in Commercial Software Licensing Agreements, Featuring Jim Markwith

9 min
OSS, License Compliance
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Announcing the GA of C and C++ Security and License Scanning

3 min
C++, Security
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November 2022 FOSSA Product Updates

3 min
software updates, C/C++, Azure
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OpenSSL Vulnerability 2022: Details and Fixes

4 min
OpenSSL, Security
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CVE-2022-42889 Text4Shell Vulnerability: Impact and Fixes

4 min
vulnerability, security
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Open Source Licenses 101: Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL)

5 min
open-source, licenses
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Analyzing the Securing Open Source Software Act

6 min
open-source, security
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U.S. Government Memo Requires Self-Attestation to Secure Development Practices

7 min
software security, government policy
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Heather Meeker on Open Source License Compliance Tools

12 min
open-source, license compliance
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Q and A: Heather Meeker on Hot Topics in OSS License Compliance

13 min
OSS, license compliance
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FOSSA Earns Great Place To Work Certification

3 min
Workplace Culture, Certification
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Customer Q&A: Collibra's Journey to Scaling OSS License Compliance

8 min
license compliance, open source, Collibra
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A Practical Guide to the SLSA Framework

9 min
SLSA, Software Supply Chain
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How to Implement the CSRB’s Log4j Security Recommendations

10 min
security, log4j, csrb
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Rust: How to Transform a Byte Stream for Fun and Profit

5 min
Rust, Programming
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Why Open Source is ESG

6 min
ESG, investing
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Announcing the Private Beta of FOSSA Risk Intelligence

3 min
open-source, security, risk management
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Open Source Licenses 101: SIL Open Font License (OFL)

6 min
Open Source, Licenses, Fonts
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How to Build an Open Source License Compliance Program, Featuring Jim Markwith

7 min
open-source, license compliance
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Understanding and Preventing Dependency Confusion Attacks

5 min
cybersecurity, supply chain attacks
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Highlights from NIST SP 800-161r1: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management

9 min
cybersecurity, risk management
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The Massive Implications of Software Freedom Conservancy vs. Vizio

9 min
open-source, software
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Open Source Licenses 101: Boost Software License

7 min
open-source, software license
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Open Source Licenses 101: The CDDL (Common Development and Distribution License)

7 min
open-source, licenses
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Best Practices for Implementing Software Composition Analysis, Featuring Rancher Labs

7 min
software, SCA
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4 Reasons Rancher Labs Chose FOSSA

7 min
Rancher, FOSSA, Open Source Management
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An Overview of Spring RCE Vulnerabilities

4 min
Spring, RCE, Security
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Building a Sustainable Software Supply Chain

9 min
software, security
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Announcing New Support for C/C++ Scanning, SBOMs

3 min
FOSSA, C/C++, SBOM
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How FOSSA Addresses Challenges Scanning C/C++ Code

7 min
C/C++, Code Scanning
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The Three Pillars of Reproducible Builds

9 min
software, security, builds
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Overriding Dependency Versions and Using Version Ranges in Maven

2 min
Java, Maven
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5 Highlights from the U.S. Senate’s Log4J Vulnerability Hearing

9 min
software security, cybersecurity
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6 Takeaways from the Linux Foundation's SBOM Report

6 min
SBOM, Cybersecurity
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React Security: How to Fix Common Vulnerabilities

6 min
React, Security, Vulnerabilities
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OSS License Compliance Expert Heather Meeker on the AGPL

8 min
Open Source, AGPL
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5 Must-Have DevSecOps Tools

6 min
DevSecOps, tools
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Open Source Developer Sabotages npm Libraries 'Colors,' 'Faker'

4 min
npm, open source, sabotage
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Dependency Management in Visual Studio: NuGet and Beyond

15 min
Visual Studio, NuGet
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Does TikTok Live Studio Violate GPL v2?

5 min
GPL, license compliance
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Q and A: Heather Meeker on AGPL, Truth Social, OSS License Compliance

6 min
AGPL, Open Source, License Compliance
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How to Quickly Find and Remediate Log4J Vulnerabilities (Log4Shell)

3 min
Log4J, security, vulnerability
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How to Fix the New Log4J DoS Vulnerability: CVE-2021-45105

3 min
Log4J, Vulnerability
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FOSSA Partners with OpenChain to Promote Open Source Management

3 min
Open Source, Compliance
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Log4J "Log4Shell" Zero-Day Vulnerability: Impact and Fixes

4 min
vulnerability, security
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Introducing FOSSA's New License Scanner

5 min
license scanning, software updates
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Managing Dependencies in .NET: .csproj, .packages.config, project.json, and More

3 min
.NET, dependency management
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FOSSA Product Updates: Announcing Our New and Improved CLI

3 min
CLI, FOSSA
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DevSecOps 101: Understanding and Implementing DevSecOps Principles

7 min
DevSecOps, Security, Development
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Embedded Malware in NPM: Coa, Rc, Ua-parser

5 min
NPM, Security, Malware
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The Eclipse Public License

8 min
eclipse, open-source, licenses
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Best Practices for Testing in Go

12 min
Go, Testing
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4 Key Elements of Technical Due Diligence

7 min
technical due diligence, M&A
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Q and A: Software Bill of Materials and FOSSA

8 min
Software, SBOM
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Anatomy of a Software Supply Chain Attack

8 min
cybersecurity, software security
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How to Generate an SBOM with FOSSA

6 min
SBOM, FOSSA
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bouk/monkey and the Importance of Knowing Your Dependencies

6 min
open-source, license compliance
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust, and FOSSA

4 min
cybersecurity, zero trust, access control
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3 Best Practices for OSS Management in the Automotive Industry

7 min
open-source, automotive
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FOSSA Product Updates: August 2021

3 min
FOSSA, Product Updates
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FOSSA Receives Highest Scores Possible in License Risk Management, SBOM Criteria in Forrester Wave

3 min
SCA, FOSSA
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The LGPL License

7 min
open source licenses, LGPL
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The AGPL License

12 min
open-source, AGPL, licenses
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Announcing FOSSA Container Scanning

2 min
container scanning, security
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Stockfish vs. ChessBase and What it Means for GPL v3

6 min
GPL, chess, open-source
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The Minimum Required Elements of an SBOM

7 min
SBOM, software, compliance
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Analyzing the Legal Implications of GitHub Copilot

7 min
GitHub, Legal, Copilot
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Container Image Security and Vulnerability Scanning

9 min
Container Security, Vulnerability Scanning
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All About CWE-79: Cross-Site Scripting

8 min
XSS, security, web vulnerabilities
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Copyleft Licenses and the Venture Capital Connection

8 min
open-source, venture capital
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All About Permissive Licenses

14 min
open-source, licenses
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Cybersecurity Executive Order and Software Supply Chain Security

8 min
cybersecurity, software supply chain, security, executive order
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IT Central Station: What Makes for an Effective SCA Solution

4 min
SCA, Software, Security
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All About Copyleft Licenses

12 min
open-source, licenses
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Application Security for Developers: SCA, DAST, and GitHub Actions

9 min
application security, GitHub Actions
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Software Bill Of Materials (SBOM) Formats, Use Cases, and Specifications

10 min
SBOM, software
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How SCA Helps Manage OSS Vulnerabilities

5 min
OSS, SCA, software
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The ISC License

10 min
open-source, licenses
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: Mozilla Public License 2.0

12 min
Open Source, Software Licensing
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Top Build Systems for Monorepos

7 min
build systems, monorepos
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The BSD 3-Clause License

13 min
open-source, software licenses
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Software Supply Chain Security for Automotive Organizations

7 min
software security, automotive industry
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How OSS Conquered the World: Insight from Veteran Developers

3 min
open-source, OSS
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Building an Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

6 min
OSPO, open-source
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v3

13 min
open-source, licenses
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: GPL v2

11 min
open-source, GPL, license
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How to Choose an Open Source Software License Compliance Tool

5 min
open-source, compliance
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4 Takeaways from the 2021 State of Open Source Vulnerabilities Report

3 min
vulnerabilities, open-source, programming languages
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Open Source Licenses 101: Apache License 2.0

10 min
open-source, apache license, software licenses
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How to Apply a License to Your Open Source Software Project

16 min
open-source, license
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Open Source Software Licenses 101: The MIT License

9 min
open-source, licenses
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Takeaways from OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020

5 min
open-source, compliance
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Top Security Takeaways from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey

7 min
Open Source, Security
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The Future of Software Composition Analysis, Featuring Forrester

5 min
software, open-source
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Improving Page Speed Using Google PageSpeed Insights in Rails Apps

7 min
Rails, Google PageSpeed
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5 Ways Companies Can Get More Value From Open Source Software

9 min
open-source, software development
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SolarWinds, Supply Chain Attacks, and Software Composition Analysis

9 min
supply chain attacks, cybersecurity
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How UiPath Reduced Open Source Risk Through Team Collaboration

7 min
open-source, risk management
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What is Software Composition Analysis?

5 min
software, analysis
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Pros and Cons of Using Monorepos

6 min
monorepos, software development
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How Zendesk’s Legal Team Scored an Open Source Compliance Victory

5 min
open-source, compliance
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FOSSA Announces SOC 2 Compliance

3 min
SOC 2, compliance
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How to Choose the Right Open Source License

6 min
open-source, licensing
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A Look Inside FOSSA’s New Product Design

4 min
design, product update
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Q&A: Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices

9 min
Open Source, License Compliance
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Heather Meeker on Open Source License Notices and Automation

10 min
open-source, license compliance
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A Journey Through Our New Brand and Website

12 min
branding, website redesign
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A Framework for Evaluating Software Composition Analysis Tools

5 min
Software Composition Analysis, Risk Mitigation
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FOSSA Raises a $23.2M Series B

3 min
funding, open-source
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Press Release: FOSSA Accelerates Growth, Hits Significant Milestones

4 min
open-source, security management
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Introducing Open Source Security Management at Enterprise Scale

5 min
security, open-source
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How Open Source License Audits Became a Strategic Key to M&A Success

4 min
open-source, M&A
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The Huge Risk that Most IPOs Miss

8 min
IPOs, Risk Management
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Now's the Perfect Time to Evolve Legal and Engineering Collaboration

4 min
open-source, compliance
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TikTok, Trump, and the Future of Open Source Surveillance

9 min
surveillance, open-source
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FOSSA and Container Scanning

4 min
container, docker
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Open Source Management: Fundamentals

15 min
Enterprise, Software
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Why Source Code Scanning Tools Are Essential for Open Source Compliance

5 min
open-source, compliance
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FOSSA January 2020 Product Release Notes

2 min
FOSSA, Product Updates
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FOSSA December 2019 Product Release Notes

2 min
FOSSA, release notes
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Snippet Scanning: Is it Right for Your Team?

5 min
open-source, software composition analysis
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FOSSA November 2019 Product Release Notes

2 min
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FOSSA Named to CNBC's Upstart 100

2 min
startups, open-source, recognition
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FOSSA Acquires Dawn Labs

2 min
Acquisition, Developer Tools
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FOSSA September 2019 Product Release Notes

2 min
FOSSA, Product Release, Integrations
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FOSSA Raises $8.5M for Enterprise Open Source Management

4 min
Enterprise, Open Source
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DevOps and Open Source + CI/CD = Mitigating Risk Without Sacrificing Speed

2 min
DevOps, CI/CD
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FOSSA August 2019 Product Release Notes

3 min
FOSSA, release notes
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We’re excited to partner with CircleCI to release our CircleCI orb!

1 min
CircleCI, Open Source
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FOSSA July 2019 Product Release Notes

1 min
Product Release, FOSSA, CLI
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A Partnership Between Legal Teams and Software Engineers is More Important Than Ever

1 min
legal, engineering
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FOSSA Marketing Intern Reflection

3 min
Marketing, Internship
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WTFPL to Beerware: Top 6 Out-There Open Source Licenses

3 min
open-source, licenses
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FOSSA June 2019 Product Release Notes

2 min
FOSSA, release notes
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All About Open Source Licenses

6 min
open-source, licenses
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What is a Private Artifact Repository?

3 min
open-source, artifact repository
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Still Asking Engineers to Fill Out Open Source Request Forms?

7 min
open-source, software development
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We’re Excited to Announce Our CNCF Membership

1 min
open-source, CNCF
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FOSSA May 2019 Product Release Notes

3 min
product, release notes
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A Case For Continuous Compliance

5 min
open-source, compliance
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Creating a Comprehensive 3rd-Party Package License Policy for OSS

9 min
OSS, Open Source Compliance
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Why Open Source License Compliance Needs to Be CI-Agnostic

5 min
open-source, license compliance
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Automating Open Source Reports with FOSSA at Applause

3 min
open-source, FOSSA
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Cost/Benefit Analysis: Manual Audits vs Automated License Compliance

5 min
compliance, audits
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Fast Integration Tests for 3rd Party Services - The Easy Way

5 min
integration tests, third-party services
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Reflecting on 1 year of early-stage engineering

3 min
software engineering, startups
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Which Open Source License Is Best for Commercialization?

4 min
open-source, licenses
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Discussing Commons Clause on Software Engineering Daily

2 min
open-source, business models
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Pathologies of Go Package Management

10 min
Go, package management
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FOSSA 0.8.0: Overhauling our onboarding system + other usability improvements

4 min
FOSSA, software updates
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300+ New Licenses Supported in FOSSA

3 min
FOSSA, licenses
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JS Foundation chooses FOSSA as the Open Source License Cert. Provider

5 min
JavaScript, Open Source
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Combating Alert Fatigue with a Global Issue Dashboard

5 min
alert fatigue, dashboard
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Open sourcing FOSSA’s build analysis in fossa-cli

3 min
open-source, dependency-analysis
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Delivering a better on-premises experience

4 min
on-premises, deployment, FOSSA
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Legal Concerns for SaaS Companies Going On-Prem

5 min
SaaS, Legal, On-Prem
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Organization-wide issues & conditional policies

5 min
compliance, policies
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Don’t Over-REACT to the Facebook Patents License

7 min
open-source, Facebook, patents
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The Ultimate GPL Survival Guide

6 min
GPL, open-source, compliance
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Announcing FOSSA Public Beta & Funding

7 min
FOSSA, Open Source
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