A typical IIoT application uses many different open source software components, libraries, or frameworks. Identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities in the open source software components and utilizing correct versions of the components are both necessary steps for essential protection against exploitation and a potential breach.
The open source software security assessment helps to do the following:
- Identify open source software used throughout the product code base
- Map vulnerabilities to the open source components used in the software
- Recommend software versions, including alternative versions, that can be used inside the application
BLACK DUCK is a tool that is heavily used in enterprises for open source scans. ...
