Understanding Open Source Risk
Summary
Modern applications heavily rely on open source code, with nearly all applications incorporating it to accelerate development and innovation. However, a significant portion of these applications contain open source security flaws, posing indirect vulnerabilities that stem from a lack of awareness.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The widespread use of open source with inherent security flaws increases the attack surface for defenders.
Defender Context
Organizations must implement robust processes for vetting and managing open source components. This includes continuous scanning for known vulnerabilities and understanding the supply chain of third-party code used in development.