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Deploying Open Source Software in an Age of Global Security Mandates

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Discover tightened global software security, key regulations, and open-source impacts on compliance and societal resilience. The post Deploying Open Source Software in an Age of Global Security Mandates appeared first on Spiceworks.

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What Is Open Source Software? Meaning, Working, Importance, and Examples

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Open source software are programs whose source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. Read on to learn more about open source software, how it works, and a few examples of such software. The post What Is Open Source Software?

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Open-Source Software Community Rocked by a Sophisticated Backdoor in XZ Utils

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The post Open-Source Software Community Rocked by a Sophisticated Backdoor in XZ Utils appeared first on Spiceworks. The attack, possibly planned and under execution since at least 2021 to target several Linux distributions, could have proven catastrophic had it not been discovered in time.

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AI: The Wakeup Call to Improve Open-Source Software Security

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The post AI: The Wakeup Call to Improve Open-Source Software Security appeared first on Spiceworks. Secure your OSS supply chain against AI-driven threats. Learn essential strategies for robust cybersecurity.

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Use Cases for Apache Cassandra®

In this white paper, discover the key use cases that make Cassandra® such a compelling open source software – and learn the important pitfalls to avoid. There’s a good reason why Apache Cassandra® is quickly becoming the NoSQL database of choice for organizations of all stripes.

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Tracing Software Lineage To Avoid Open Source Vulnerability

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Here’s how tracing software lineage can help pinpoint vulnerabilities. The post Tracing Software Lineage To Avoid Open Source Vulnerability appeared first on Spiceworks.

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12 Articles To Help You Manage Open-Source Products in 2023

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Here are Spiceworks’ top 12 recommendations to help you optimize the use of open-source software on Software Freedom Day 2023. The post 12 Articles To Help You Manage Open-Source Products in 2023 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Understanding Open Source Business Models for the C-Suite

Choosing software to bake into your architecture is a long-term decision and it is important to understand all the implications of your choice. Learn three key areas that should be considered when evaluating a particular open source project.

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The Advantages of Free and Open-Source Software Vs. Open-Core Software

Instaclustr commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a custom study to assess application development decision-makers’ understanding of the benefits of using open-core software vs. free and open source software (FOSS). Check out the findings!