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Safeguard articles tagged "sca" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Snyk vs Sonatype: A Head-to-Head SCA Comparison
We break down the real differences between Snyk and Sonatype for software composition analysis, covering vulnerability detection, developer experience, and pricing.
Choosing Between SCA Tools in 2023
A no-nonsense comparison of software composition analysis tools to help you pick the right one for your team's needs, budget, and workflow.
Black Duck SCA: The Enterprise Stalwart of Open Source Security
A review of Synopsys Black Duck for software composition analysis, covering its strengths in license compliance, vulnerability detection, and enterprise governance.
FOSSA Review: Open Source License Compliance at Enterprise Scale
A review of FOSSA for open source license compliance and vulnerability management, covering license detection, policy automation, and enterprise integration patterns.
Dependency Graph Analysis: Finding Hidden Transitive Risks
Your project has 50 direct dependencies. It actually depends on 1,200 packages. Transitive dependency analysis is how you find the risks hiding three layers deep.
Mend.io (WhiteSource): The Renamed SCA Veteran
A review of Mend.io, formerly WhiteSource, covering its SCA capabilities, Renovate integration, automated remediation, and position in the crowded dependency scanning market.
Detecting Log4Shell in Your Software Supply Chain
Log4j isn't just in your code — it's in your vendors' code, your container base images, and your transitive dependencies. Here's how to find it everywhere.
Software Composition Analysis: The 2021 Buyer's Guide
SCA tools have exploded in number and capability. Here's how to evaluate them without getting lost in vendor marketing.
Why Software Bill of Materials Matter
SBOMs are the foundation of software supply chain security. Without knowing what's in your software, you can't secure it. Here's why SBOMs matter and how to get started.