Several standards are established for open-source supply chain security to ensure robust practices and mitigate vulnerabilities. Key standards and initiatives include:
- ISO/IEC 18974:2023 (OpenChain Security Assurance): This standard focuses on process management for open source security assurance, helping organizations adopt quality assurance programs to manage open source software securely. It is designed to be simple and effective, suitable for companies of all sizes and industries.
- ISO/IEC 5230:2020 (OpenChain): ISO/IEC 5230:2020, also known as the OpenChain Specification, is an international standard for open source license compliance. It provides a framework for ensuring that organizations effectively manage open source software licenses, which is critical for mitigating legal and operational risks associated with open source use. The standard outlines key requirements for a quality open source compliance program, including policies, training, and review processes. Its adoption helps organizations streamline compliance, enhance transparency, and reduce the likelihood of licensing conflicts.
- Supply Chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA): SLSA is a set of security guidelines that aim to improve the integrity of software supply chains by introducing a series of incremental security levels. These levels help organizations systematically adopt better security practices and prevent tampering.
- Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF): This framework provides a structured way to publish and share security advisories and vulnerability information, facilitating better communication and remediation practices within the open-source community.
- Principles for Package Repository Security: Developed by CISA and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), this framework outlines voluntary security maturity levels for package repositories. It aims to foster better security practices among repository maintainers, including the implementation of multifactor authentication and security audits.
- CISA Open Source Software Security Roadmap: This roadmap outlines CISA’s strategies to enhance the security of the open source ecosystem. It focuses on increasing visibility into software usage, reducing risks, and improving the resilience of open source software. Key actions include fostering collaboration with package repositories and publishing materials to aid in vulnerability response.
OpenSourance addresses the limitations of existing SCA tools and standards by offering a more streamlined, preventive approach to open source supply chain security. By leveraging advanced threat analysis, strategic dependency selection, and AI-powered insights, OpenSourance provides proactive measures to prevent vulnerabilities. Its compatibility with existing standards like SBOMs and its integrated solutions ensure ease of adoption, making it a comprehensive and efficient choice for organizations aiming to secure their software development lifecycle.