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− | '''[[wikipedia:WhiteSource|Whitesource]]''' is an [[open source]] security and license compliance management platform. It was founded in 2011 by Ron Rymon, Azi Cohen, and Rami Sass.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/5101/2017/3/30/whitesource-bolt-detects-vulnerable-open-source-components/|title=WhiteSource Bolt detects vulnerable open source components|last=Harris|first=Richard|work=App Developer Magazine|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-open-source-software-co-whitesource-raises-10m-1001192519|title=Open source software co WhiteSource raises $10m - Globes English|website=Globes|language=he|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> | + | '''[[wikipedia:WhiteSource|Whitesource]]''' is an [[Open-source model|open source]] security and license compliance management platform. It was founded in 2011 by Ron Rymon, Azi Cohen, and Rami Sass.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/5101/2017/3/30/whitesource-bolt-detects-vulnerable-open-source-components/|title=WhiteSource Bolt detects vulnerable open source components|last=Harris|first=Richard|work=App Developer Magazine|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-open-source-software-co-whitesource-raises-10m-1001192519|title=Open source software co WhiteSource raises $10m - Globes English|website=Globes|language=he|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> |
== History == | == History == | ||
The company was founded after its three co-founders sold their previous company, Eurekify, to [[CA Technologies]]. During the due diligence process, the co-founders experienced first hand the challenge in generating an accurate open source inventory report.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.geektime.co.il/whitesource-raises-million-dollars-to-manage-your-open-source-projects/|title=Whitesource מגייסת מיליון דולר; תנהל את ספריות הקוד הפתוח שלכם [גיוס] {{!}} גיקטיים|website=www.geektime.co.il|language=he-IL|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> | The company was founded after its three co-founders sold their previous company, Eurekify, to [[CA Technologies]]. During the due diligence process, the co-founders experienced first hand the challenge in generating an accurate open source inventory report.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.geektime.co.il/whitesource-raises-million-dollars-to-manage-your-open-source-projects/|title=Whitesource מגייסת מיליון דולר; תנהל את ספריות הקוד הפתוח שלכם [גיוס] {{!}} גיקטיים|website=www.geektime.co.il|language=he-IL|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The company launched its open source license management platform. The software discovers open source components in the customers’ apps.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://sdtimes.com/whitesource/whitesource-offers-open-source-license-management-as-a-service/|title=WhiteSource offers open-source license management as a service|date=2012-05-14|work=SD Times|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2164333/linux/security-of-open-source-software-again-being-scrutinized.html|title=Security of open-source software again being scrutinized|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|work=Network World|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> It then alerts them when a vulnerable code is added to the software projects that are being used or when threats pop up that affect the existing software.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/3054045/security/open-source-code-is-common-potentially-dangerous-in-enterprise-apps.html|title=Open source code is common, potentially dangerous, in enterprise apps|last=Greene|first=Tim|work=Network World|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tech.co/open-source-software-advantage-2015-12|title=5 Advantages of Using Open Source Software|date=2015-12-15|work=TechCo|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref> | The company launched its open source license management platform. The software discovers open source components in the customers’ apps.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://sdtimes.com/whitesource/whitesource-offers-open-source-license-management-as-a-service/|title=WhiteSource offers open-source license management as a service|date=2012-05-14|work=SD Times|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2164333/linux/security-of-open-source-software-again-being-scrutinized.html|title=Security of open-source software again being scrutinized|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|work=Network World|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref> It then alerts them when a vulnerable code is added to the software projects that are being used or when threats pop up that affect the existing software.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/3054045/security/open-source-code-is-common-potentially-dangerous-in-enterprise-apps.html|title=Open source code is common, potentially dangerous, in enterprise apps|last=Greene|first=Tim|work=Network World|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tech.co/open-source-software-advantage-2015-12|title=5 Advantages of Using Open Source Software|date=2015-12-15|work=TechCo|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
− | WhiteSource provides an open source security and | + | WhiteSource provides an open source security and license compliance management platform for organizations to manage their open source assets: |
==== Detection ==== | ==== Detection ==== | ||
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==== Selection ==== | ==== Selection ==== | ||
− | While you search for open source components, our browser plugin reveals any reported bugs, security risks, undesirable licenses (as defined by the company policy you set up) newer versions and more for each component | + | While you search for open source components, our browser plugin reveals any reported bugs, security risks, undesirable licenses (as defined by the company policy you set up) newer versions and more for each component, so you can make better decisions about which component to add to your build. |
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==== Alerting ==== | ==== Alerting ==== | ||
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== Product == | == Product == | ||
− | + | WhiteSource Bolt was launched in 2016.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://sdtimes.com/components/r-consortium-announced-ibm-platinum-member-smartphone-sales-slowing-whitesources-new-developer-tool-sd-times-news-digest-june-7-2016/|title=R Consortium announced IBM is a Platinum member, smartphone sales slowing down, and WhiteSource’s new developer tool|date=2016-06-07|work=SD Times|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-US}}</ref> | |
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− | == | + | ==External links== |
− | * [ | + | * [https://resources.whitesourcesoftware.com/ WhiteSource Blog] |
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− | {{CC license | + | {{CC license}. Source: wikipedia |
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