{"id":5572,"date":"2015-11-25T09:23:44","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T09:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happiestminds.com\/blogs\/?p=900"},"modified":"2024-04-10T09:23:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T09:23:27","slug":"is-open-source-software-security-on-your-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happiestminds.com\/blogs\/is-open-source-software-security-on-your-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Open Source Software Security on Your Radar?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tides are changing in the open source world. The growth of open source products and services has reached new highs. Right now, there are more open source projects being rolled out than ever before, and that number is growing rapidly.<\/p>\n

With this shift, collaboration between departments is increasing, and the community-driven business model is getting the attention of many businesses. Using an agile development approach and adopting a DevOps culture has presented a new way for solutions to be delivered.<\/p>\n

With all this collaboration, and sharing of information, some proprietary application users are questioning the security of open source components. The truth is, the community-based model of open source code actually increases security, giving developers across the globe the ability to create patches and identify holes in a faster way than any proprietary solution can offer.<\/p>\n

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According to the \u00a02015 Future of Open Source Survey Results from Black Duck Software:<\/p>\n

More than 50% of businesses believe open source delivers superior security, leading 67% to refrain from monitoring open source code for security vulnerabilities.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re thinking of adopting open source components without a solid review and evaluation strategy, think again!<\/p>\n

Consistent monitoring and maintenance, along with version control for each component can make a world of difference when it comes to vulnerabilities. Without an efficient way to choose and evaluate open source software components, the advantages of using that software may be offset. But there\u2019s no need to worry, because organizations that effectively assess security vulnerabilities and resolve issues in a timely manner will almost assuredly gain handsome benefits from open source solutions.<\/p>\n

Security threats can be addressed in a myriad of ways, even at the most basic level.<\/p>\n

Here are some simple suggestions that can help you keep track of open source code and reduce vulnerabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n