Open Source Security
What is Maven Security
Maven security covers vulnerable dependencies, malicious plugins, and build-time risks in Java projects -- from Log4Shell to transitive dependency sprawl.
Feb 8, 20267 min read
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Go Module Checksum Database In Depth
The Go checksum database is one of the most successful supply chain controls in any mainstream ecosystem. Here is how it actually works and where it still has edges.
Feb 7, 20266 min read
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PyPI 2FA Enrollment: Enterprise Rollout
PyPI's 2FA mandate isn't just a personal-account concern anymore — enterprises publishing Python libraries have real rollout work to do. A playbook from the front lines.
Feb 6, 20266 min read
Open Source Security
Using cargo-audit and the RustSec Advisory Database to ca...
A hands-on cargo-audit tutorial: scan Rust dependencies against the RustSec advisory database, interpret results, and block vulnerable crates before they ship.
Feb 5, 20267 min read
Open Source Security
Python setuptools Security Considerations
setuptools is the default Python packaging backend and its security properties matter for anyone who builds, installs, or runs Python code. Here is what to watch.
Feb 4, 20267 min read
Open Source Security
OpenSSF Scorecard v5: Raising the Bar for Open Source Security
The latest release of OpenSSF Scorecard introduces new checks and improved accuracy, helping organizations make data-driven decisions about open source dependency risk.
Feb 4, 20265 min read
Open Source Security
What is Binary Composition Analysis
Binary composition analysis identifies open source components inside compiled artifacts—no source code needed. Here's how it works and why it matters.
Feb 4, 20267 min read
Open Source Security
What is License Scanning
License scanning finds every open source license in your dependency tree before it becomes a legal or compliance problem — here's how it works and why it changed in 2024.
Feb 4, 20266 min read
Open Source Security
Python Packaging Authority and the Security of pip install
Every pip install is a trust decision. The Python Packaging Authority has spent years hardening the ecosystem, but the attack surface remains vast and the threat actors are persistent.
Feb 3, 20267 min read
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