The UK government has published guidance on managing open source software (OSS) components to address growing supply chain risks tied to software vulnerabilities. The report outlines best practices for organizations of any size, advocating for the establishment of an OSS policy, the creation of a software bill of materials (SBOM), and the use of software composition analysis (SCA) tools. It also encourages businesses to engage with the OSS community and suggests automating OSS management tools to ease the burden on smaller organizations. Critiques arise regarding the lack of detail on vulnerability management within the report.
The report emphasizes that businesses should adopt a proactive stance in managing their OSS components and emphasizes the importance of establishing clear policies.
Chris Hughes highlights the impressive breadth of the guidance but cautions that organizations may feel overwhelmed by the recommended measures without proper support.
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