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software component
Also known as: software component, software components
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State of the Software Supply Chain Report | 10 Year Look - Sonatype sonatype.com 6 facts
measurementIn 95% of instances where vulnerable software components are consumed, a fixed version of that component already exists.
claimThe trend of consumers selecting vulnerable components despite the availability of fixed versions has persisted for the last three years with little improvement.
claimThe growth in the number of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) has not kept pace with the rapid increase in the number of new software components.
measurementIn 2024, 94.9% of vulnerable software components downloaded by organizations had a fixed, non-vulnerable version available.
measurementIn 2022 and 2023, 96% of vulnerable software components downloaded by organizations had a fixed, non-vulnerable version available.
measurementA fixed version of a vulnerable component already exists 95% of the time when developers consume vulnerable components.
Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Mar 3, 2025 2 facts
claimA Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a list of open source software components used in a software product, including their dependencies and associated licenses.
procedureAn SBOM must explicitly state the frequency of updates, requiring suppliers to issue an updated SBOM whenever a software component is updated or new information about its components is discovered.
bureado/awesome-software-supply-chain-security - GitHub github.com 2 facts
referenceMicrosoft Component Detection is a tool that scans projects to determine which software components are in use.
referenceEclipse SW360 is an open source software component catalogue designed for managing software components, licenses, and compliance with support for Software Package Data Exchange (SPDX).
Understanding and Complying with Open Source Software Licenses lathropgpm.com 1 fact
claimIntellectual property due diligence during business transactions typically includes a review of all business-critical software components and their associated license terms, including open source components.
What are Open Source Licenses and How Do They Work? blackduck.com 1 fact
claimDevelopers should ensure that any software component, even if free and without legal requirements, is secure before incorporating it into their own codebase.
What Is Open Source Software (OSS)? f5.com 1 fact
procedureTo mitigate risks associated with integrating different software components, users should perform thorough testing and develop an understanding of software dependencies.
Open Source Software: What is OSS? - Sonatype sonatype.com 1 fact
referenceSonatype Nexus Repository functions as a central hub to store, manage, and proxy software components with control over what enters builds.