Open Source Software Compliance – secure, transparent, and pragmatic
With our Open Source Software Compliance Program based on ISO 5230, you gain full visibility into the open-source components used in your software. This enables you to detect security vulnerabilities both before release and after product launch. You’ll also identify licensing requirements early on and reduce legal and operational risks. Our program integrates seamlessly into your existing development processes to reduce friction and increase efficiency.
Why Open Source Compliance is essential today
- Avoidance of legal risks (e.g. GPL violations, license non-compliance)
- Increasing regulatory demands (e.g. European Cyber Resilience Act)
- Security risks due to opaque software dependencies
- Meeting customer requirements for supply chain security
- Lack of transparency in your own codebase
Open Source Compliance concerns everyone
Software manufacturers and providers – Companies that develop or distribute their own software products must ensure software security. A license violation can lead to mandatory disclosure of source code.
Product owners under the Cyber Resilience Act – Manufacturers of digital products (e.g. IoT devices) must prove Security by Design and license compliance. A tool-supported Open Source Compliance Program is the foundation for this.
Compliance, Legal, and Security Teams – Anyone responsible for reducing liability risks and making processes auditable benefits from an integrated Open Source Compliance Program.
We offer consulting and implement solutions directly
1. Initial analysis
Inventory of current open source usage and definition of company-specific goals. Followed by a gap analysis to build efficiently on existing tools and processes.
2. Development of an Open Source Governance Policy
Creation of a tailored Open Source Policy based on ISO 5230 and best practices. This includes open source review processes adapted to your organization and development workflows.
3. Integration of SCA tools & license management automation
Selection and integration of a suitable SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tool into your development pipeline. Initial scanning and analysis of licensing and security risks.
4. Knowledge transfer & awareness training
Tailored training sessions for various target groups (e.g. developers, legal, and security teams), as well as the creation of guidelines and best practices for open source usage.
5. Evaluation & long-term compliance planning
We identify areas for improvement and help you prepare for the next steps in your compliance journey.
Our work is based on established standards
We align with the following international standards:
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO/IEC 5230
- ISO/IEC 18974
- BSI IT-Grundschutz
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
With certifications including ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, BSI Grundschutz Practitioner, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and other recognized qualifications, we combine deep theoretical knowledge with more than 15 years of practical experience in software development.
Pragmatic and efficient
Open Source Compliance is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s a requirement for security, reliability, and market readiness. Regulatory frameworks increasingly demand a structured Open Source Compliance Program from all manufacturers and providers of digital products. We integrate compliance and security into your existing development processes and help you establish a sustainable DevSecOps culture.
Let’s talk about how Open Source Compliance can be effectively integrated into your development workflows.
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