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GitLab and WhiteSource: the easy way to secure your open source code

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Date Published
Author
Guy Bar-Gil, Product Manager at WhiteSource
Word Count
403
Company Posts That Month
26
Language
English
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No
Summary

Development teams have increasingly relied on open-source components to build innovative software rapidly, but integrating security into this process has often been an afterthought, traditionally viewed as a cumbersome task that slows down production. To address this, organizations are shifting to incorporate security earlier in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to detect and fix vulnerabilities more efficiently. GitLab and WhiteSource collaborate to integrate security seamlessly into the development process by providing developer-focused tools within the GitLab UI and CI/CD pipeline, allowing continuous vulnerability management without sacrificing agility. This integration enables developers and security professionals to gain rich insights into vulnerabilities of open-source components directly in the GitLab environment, enhancing the ability to manage and resolve security issues as soon as they arise. The partnership aims to empower developers to leverage open-source innovation without compromising security, and a forthcoming guide will offer detailed instructions on implementing WhiteSource within GitLab to secure open-source components effectively.

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