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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Open Source Software (OSS) Management

  • Defining OSS and its significance in enterprise settings
  • Advantages and potential risks of adopting OSS
  • Case studies highlighting both OSS successes and failures

Developing an OSS Policy

  • Essential elements of an OSS governance framework
  • Defining roles and responsibilities in OSS oversight
  • Striking a balance between innovation and risk control

Licensing and Compliance Insights

  • Reviewing common open-source licenses and their obligations
  • Handling license compatibility issues
  • Preventing license violations

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

  • Understanding what an SBOM is and its importance
  • Methods for creating and maintaining an SBOM
  • Relevant industry standards and regulatory expectations

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Tools

  • An overview of SCA tools and their capabilities
  • Embedding SCA into CI/CD workflows
  • Detecting and addressing vulnerabilities

Security and Risk Control in OSS

  • Surveilling OSS supply chains for potential threats
  • Handling OSS vulnerabilities effectively
  • Best practices for patch administration

Implementing OSS Management

  • Aligning OSS management with IT operations
  • Setting up continuous monitoring and reporting mechanisms
  • Cultivating a mindset of responsible OSS usage

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of software development workflows
  • Practical experience in project or IT management
  • Knowledge of security and compliance standards

Target Audience

  • IT Managers
  • Security and Compliance Officers
  • Software Development Team Leads

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