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Getting It Right With Open Source Software
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(3 ratings)
29 students

Getting It Right With Open Source Software

Lean how to manage software supply chain risk
Created byMartin Callinan
Last updated 2/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Risks associated with using open source software components in software development
  • Examples of where it goes wrong with open source software including legal cases and security vulnerability exploits
  • Industry best practices and standards such as the OpenChain Project and ISO 5230
  • A case study of the benefits of implementing an open source software management program for software developers

Course content

7 sections61 lectures2h 55m total length
  • Getting it Wrong with Open Source Software6:19
  • The Open Source Software Supply Chain3:47
  • Accumulating the Risks with Open Source7:31
  • The Organisational Impacts: Apache Struts5:17
  • The Organisational Impacts: Log4J3:23
  • The Organisational Impacts: Heartbleed1:07
  • The Organisational Impacts: Supply Chain Attacks2:10
  • Regulating Open Source Software2:57
  • The Open Source Definition5:28
  • The Organisational Impacts: Patrick McHardy4:47
  • The Organisational Impacts: SFC v Vizio5:10
  • The Organisational Impacts: Stockfish v ChessBase2:23
  • The Organisational Impacts: Truth Social1:32
  • The Organisational Impacts: CoKinetic Systems v Panasonic Avionics0:57
  • The Organisational Impacts: Artifex1:37
  • The Organisational Impacts: Lynwood Investments v F5 Networks1:14
  • The Organisational Impacts: XimpleWare v Versata Software1:47
  • The Organisational Impacts: Enforcement is not Exclusively GPL1:37
  • The Organisational Impacts: Due Diligence0:27
  • Chapter 1 Recap0:27

Requirements

  • This course presumes no knowlege of managing open source software

Description

Our popular "Get it Right With Open Source Software" course is now available as a self-paced program with certification. This course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage the risks associated with using open source software within their organization and across their supply chain.

Whether you are a developer, legal professional, compliance officer, or business leader, this course provides practical insights into best practices for handling open source software securely and in compliance with relevant regulations. It covers key topics such as licensing, security vulnerabilities, risk assessment, and governance frameworks, ensuring that participants can make informed decisions about open source usage.

A major advantage of this self-paced format is the flexibility to learn at your own speed, allowing professionals to balance their learning with work commitments. No prior knowledge is required, making it accessible to individuals at all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals seeking a structured approach to open source risk management.

By completing this course, participants will earn a recognized certification, demonstrating their expertise in open source software compliance and security. Enroll today to enhance your skills and safeguard your organization’s software ecosystem

If you are a software developer, It risk/governance manager this course is for your


Who this course is for:

  • The course is aimed at anyone concerned with or involved in software management, from Developers to Legal Executives
  • Relevant for develoeprs, architects, legal, compliance and risk managers
  • References industry best practices such as the OpenChain Project