Open Source Software Policy

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What is an Open Source Software Policy?

The OSS Policy helps to reduce the risks associated with using OSS by ensuring that:

  • The use of OSS is aligned with your Company’s strategy
  • OSS is not used without prior authorisation
  • Where supported, your staff understand where OSS is being used
  • Software engineers understand that there are potential legal, financial and reputational risks associated with using OSS

Why is an Open Source Software Policy important?

Open-source software (OSS) is used by many companies as there are significant advantages to utilising the software, such as, reducing development costs and in some cases improved reliability due to large user groups reviewing and contributing towards the software development. However, using externally developed OSS may present significant risks to your Company. 

ISO 27001 Open Source Software Policy

InfoSec policies are part of the requirements of the ISO 27001 Certification standard. The Open Source Software policy is one of those ISO 27001 policies required, you can take a look at the full list here.

Open Source Software Policy Sections

OSS licenses

Utilising OSS

Third-party use of OSS

Governance of OSS

Open Source Software Policy Related

Related terms: OSS Policy, Open Source Policy, Software Installation, OSS Licenses

Framework references: ISO 27001

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