SCA tools can generate an accurate catalogue of all open source and 3rd party components used in builds or in apps.

SCA tools can uncover security risks tied to open source and 3rd party components.

SCA tools not only scan open source code for known security issues or vulnerabilities, but they can also provide insight into versions, licenses, and any potential compliance issues that may emerge due to the use of a specific component.

SCA tools continuously monitor repositories for newly discovered security or vulnerability issues.

SCA tools pinpoint the vulnerability, so developers can fix them quickly & easily.

SCA tools integrate open source security and license scans within the DevOps environment, scanning code and identifying dependencies without disrupting workflows.

SCA tools provide automation for several critical processes, including approval and auditing functions, so developers can find out in real-time whether or not they should use a component.

The more components that are added over time, the more risk there is for unnoticed or undocumented compliance violations to show up. SCA tools help prevent the introduction of non-compliant or unsafe components by automating approval processes and policy enforcement. SCA tools can provide immediate alerts and even block developers from submitting the code altogether.

With dozens of components often used on a single project, there’s always the chance that one or more pieces won’t work together. SCA tools can cross-reference every open source component found in a project to ensure compatibility with the underlying framework used by the software.

SCA can prevent obsolescence in libraries by automatically checking for updates, tracking versions, and pinpointing any security issues.

Open source deployments often include a lot of unused features that cause dependency issues. SCA tools help to identify unused code and remove it, further reducing the risk of running into dependency problems.

SCA tools leverage automation across several processes, saving time & energy by eliminating many of the manual, time-consuming and error-prone tasks that developers would lean on to safely use open source components.