Open Source Software 101

OSS 101 includes the basic information you need to optimize your usage of Open Source Software (OSS) while mitigating business risks.

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What is Open Source Software Compliance Management?

Leveraging open source software is not only common, but essential, for modern software development operations (DevOps). However, integrating open source software (OSS) into proprietary projects comes with its own set of challenges, particularly concerning…

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What are Software Licenses and Obligations?

Understanding software licenses and their associated obligations is crucial when incorporating Open Source Software (OSS) into your products. Be sure your team is aware of the fundamentals of software licenses, their implications for developers, and key obligations…

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What are Common Risks of Consuming Open Source Software?

Open Source Software (OSS) has revolutionized the software industry by offering cost-effective solutions, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation. However, along with its benefits, consuming OSS introduces certain risks that organizations and developers must…

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What is an Open Source Program Office (OSPO)?

To effectively manage the complexities and harness the benefits of Open Source Software (OSS) within organizations, many have established Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs). Learn what an OSPO entails, its scope, organizational structure, key performance…

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What is a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)?

Managing the components that make up software systems is crucial for security, compliance, and operational transparency. One essential tool for achieving this is the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). Understand the definition of SBOM, its common formats, types…

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What is an Open Source Policy?

An Open Source Policy is a set of guidelines and rules that an organization establishes to manage the use, contribution, and distribution of open source software (OSS). It helps ensure that the organization’s interactions with OSS are compliant with legal…

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What are Some Common Open Source Licenses?

There are thousands of open source (and not technically “open source”) software licenses in existence. However, you don’t have to keep track of them all. Most commonly used licenses are part of the SPDX Standard License List…

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