Open-Source Experts' 2024 Outlook For AI, Security, Sustainability
LinuxInsider, Monday, January 22nd, 2024
In 2024, open-source technology will face increased scrutiny as its prolific use, including in proprietary coding, raises the need for pervasive security screening.
Open-source libraries, valued by developers for their ease of integration and extensive functionalities, pose significant security risks. According to Chad Loeven, VP of business development at cybersecurity firm Opswat, these libraries remain a weak underbelly. They are particularly susceptible to attacks by malicious actors who may insert vulnerabilities or backdoors, compromising the integrity of the software.
'As a result, software bill of materials (SBOM) scanning will become critical to providing an accurate inventory of vulnerable open-source libraries and containers,' he told LinuxInsider.