Open Source License Management

What is open source license management?

Open Source License Management is the practice of understanding and complying with the licenses of open source components used within a software project.

How does open source license management work?

It involves identifying each open source component, its license, and then ensuring compliance with those licenses.

Who is most at risk?

Organizations that use open source components without managing their licenses are at risk of legal complications.

Mitigation tips

- Use license management tools to track open source components.

- Train developers on the importance of license compliance.

- Conduct regular audits for license compliance.

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