software-composition-analysis
Safeguard articles tagged "software-composition-analysis" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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NIST 800-171 and software composition analysis for defens...
How NIST 800-171 software composition analysis, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC 2.0 reshape open-source risk management for defense contractors protecting CUI.
Log4j SocketServer unsafe deserialization (CVE-2019-17571)
A deep dive into CVE-2019-17571, the Log4j 1.x SocketServer deserialization flaw enabling remote code execution, with remediation guidance.
dom4j XML external entity vulnerability (CVE-2018-1000632)
CVE-2018-1000632, the dom4j XXE vulnerability, let attackers inject and tamper with XML via unescaped addElement/addAttribute calls. Here's the fix.
Black Duck Competitors: The Top SCA Alternatives Compared
A fair look at the main Black Duck competitors in software composition analysis — Snyk, Mend, Sonatype, Endor Labs, and others — and which fits which job.
CocoaPods Orphaned Pod Takeover Vulnerability (CVE-2024-3...
CVE-2024-38368 let attackers claim orphaned CocoaPods and push malicious code into any iOS or macOS app still depending on them. Here is what to check.
Apache Maven's Insecure HTTP Repository Resolution Enabli...
CVE-2021-26291 shows how Apache Maven resolved dependencies over plain HTTP, letting a MITM attacker swap in malicious artifacts during the build.
Best open source software composition analysis (SCA) tools
A practical comparison of the best open source SCA tools — vulnerability coverage, license scanning, and CI/CD fit — with honest strengths and limitations for each.
SCA and Application Security: How Software Composition Analysis Fits In
SCA application security is about finding and fixing risk in the open-source code you depend on. Here is where it fits alongside SAST and DAST.
What Is a Package URL (purl)?
A Package URL, or purl, is a standardized string that identifies a software package across any ecosystem. Here's how its structure works and why SBOMs and vulnerability feeds depend on it.
Software Composition Analysis Best Practices for Engineering Teams
CVE-2017-5638 was patched by Apache in March 2017, two months before Equifax was breached through it. Point-in-time SCA scans miss exactly this kind of drift.
Snyk vs Black Duck (Synopsys) Comparison
Snyk vs Black Duck comparison for security buyers: how the two SCA platforms differ on workflow, coverage, and compliance — and where Safeguard fits.
Mend Alternatives in 2026: An Honest Buyer's Guide
A balanced comparison of the top Mend alternatives in 2026 — Snyk, Sonatype, Black Duck, Endor Labs, Dependabot, and Safeguard — with candid pros, cons, and guidance on choosing.
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