Open-source software and components are critical to many of the online services we use today. Companies, ranging from the most well-known technology giants to SMBs, will often use open-source technologies to improve their own business processes and access useful software libraries.. Open-source components can be used in everything from security to Big Data analysis and communications platforms, but companies are failing to keep track of what open-source projects they rely on -- as well as keep these systems secure. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . The rise of open-source components in enterprises is driven by cost-efficiency and innovation, but necessitates strong security practices to manage risks effectively.. Open Source Components, Software Security Risks, Enterprise Software, Component Management. . Brittany Day
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