Open source SCA tools
SCA tools are used to identify and manage open source and third-party components in software applications. These tools help ensure the components are free from vulnerabilities, comply with licenses, and meet security and quality standards.
Here is an overview of some popular SCA tools and their functionalities:
- WhiteSource:
- Functionality: Detects open source components, reports on vulnerabilities, provides remediation insights, and ensures license compliance
- Features: Real-time alerts, integration with dev tools, license risk analysis, and dependency check
- Snyk:
- Functionality: Focuses primarily on finding and fixing vulnerabilities in open source dependencies
- Features: Continuous monitoring, automatic pull requests for fixes, integration with popular development platforms, and a vulnerability database
- FOSSA:
- Functionality: Offers automated license compliance and vulnerability management
- Features: Deep dependency analysis, policy enforcement, CI/CD...
