Glossary
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
SCA checks all the libraries your code uses - finding security problems and licensing issues in borrowed code.
What is Software Composition Analysis (SCA)?
Tools that analyze application dependencies to identify vulnerabilities and license issues.
Why Should You Care?
Most code is open-source dependencies. SCA ensures borrowed code does not introduce vulnerabilities.
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Real-World Example
SCA detects a vulnerable version of a logging library and recommends an updated version.
How to Protect Against Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- 1.
Integrate SCA into CI/CD pipeline
- 2.
Establish process for dependency updates
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