Open-source software is the cornerstone of most IT platforms and infrastructure. This reliance extends beyond major applications; most software worldwide relies, in part, on even the smallest OSS library that solves a critical problem.

For businesses subject to FedRAMP, CMMC, and other federal jurisdictions, this is a solid way to plan their compliance. As we’re seeing, however, OSS is just as vulnerable as other software (if not more) due to the nature of decentralized development. This has become such an issue that even members of Congress are starting to pay attention.