Industry Background

The software industry’s reliance on open source, a sharp increase in open-source dependencies, and the frequency of security exploits have set up a perfect storm for supply chain security.

Current industry trends point to increased regulations across the globe, along with expanded collaboration across the software supply chain. In response to these trends, Revenera is extending its Software Composition Analysis (SCA) capabilities to help prepare companies for more transparency as part of a maturing software supply chain.

The following sections provide more explanation about the forces driving this need for transparency in the software supply chain:

Why the Supply Chain Matters
Open-Source Usage Continues to Grow
Software Supply Chain Under Attack
The Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

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