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Managing Open-Source Dependencies in IoT Software: Best Practices
Software Supply Chain SecurityIoT & OT

Managing Open-Source Dependencies in IoT Software: Best Practices

Learn why open-source dependency management is critical for IoT security, compliance, and resilience—plus best practices and tools to get it right.

Janet Bodenbach
Janet BodenbachAPRIL 9, 2025
What is Open Source Software?

What is Open Source Software?

Learn more about Open Source Software and the benefits for developers in this short guide for Finite State.

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamOCTOBER 9, 2024
Open Source Risk: Plugging the Hole
Product Security

Open Source Risk: Plugging the Hole

Explore the evolution of open-source software from origins to industry dominance, while uncovering the risks —like security vulns & licensing challen...

Oscar van der Meer
Oscar van der MeerOCTOBER 4, 2024
How to Identify Vulnerabilities in Open Source Code
Software Composition Analysis

How to Identify Vulnerabilities in Open Source Code

Learn about open-source software vulnerabilities, inc. buffer overflows, SQL injections, XSS, & insecure dependencies, & identification methods.

Hannah Beazley
Hannah BeazleyJULY 30, 2024
Upgrade Problems with Open Source Software Vulnerabilities
Product Security

Upgrade Problems with Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

Learn why Software Composition Analysis tools are essential for managing open-source software vulnerabilities & license risks. Protect your software t...

Julius Davies
Julius DaviesJULY 1, 2024
Open Source Software in Software Supply Chains
Software Supply Chain Security

Open Source Software in Software Supply Chains

Explore how OSS revolutionizes healthcare, ICS, & connected auto, its benefits, inherent risks, & how Finite State helps integrate OSS into supply cha...

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamOCTOBER 31, 2023
Navigating Open Source Compliance Rules & Component License Risks
Software Supply Chain Security

Navigating Open Source Compliance Rules & Component License Risks

Discover the risks and best practices for open source software component licensing and how Finite State can help ensure compliance in our short guide.

Emily Patterson
Emily PattersonSEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Why Open Source Tools Are Inadequate
SBOM Management

Why Open Source Tools Are Inadequate

Explore open-source SBOM tools' pros & cons and discover why Finite State is the superior choice for your software needs. Dive in now!

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamAUGUST 25, 2023
Where the SLSA 1.0 Release Shines (and Its Limitations)
Software Supply Chain Security

Where the SLSA 1.0 Release Shines (and Its Limitations)

Examining SLSA 1.0 and Its Implications for Open Source Tools and the Future of Software Security

Larry Pesce
Larry PesceAPRIL 24, 2023
Holistic Product Security Part 1: Open Source Software Risk
Product Security

Holistic Product Security Part 1: Open Source Software Risk

How can you tackle the biggest product security risks in your product’s software by using a secure software development framework (SSDF)?

Nicholas Vidovich
Nicholas VidovichJANUARY 17, 2023
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