Compliance for OSS Security Software

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When evaluating different open source software (OSS) for your security purposes, it is important to ensure that the OSS meets certain compliance & regulatory standards. Today's 🧵 covers common compliances needed for OSS to be adopted for securing large enterprises. More ⬇️

Data privacy and security regulations Open source security software must comply with regulations such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, which set strict standards for protecting sensitive data. Identify which standards are applicable to your industry & hold vendors accountable.

Industry-specific regulations Depending on the industry, open source security software must comply with specific regulations such as NIST, SOC2, and ISO 27001.

Compliance with internal policies Some large enterprises have their own internal security policies that open source security software must comply with. This includes standards for software development, testing, and deployment.

Internal policies could include: a) Vuln mgmt: Large enterprises often require that OS sec software be regularly updated to address known vulnerabilities & have a plan in place to respond to new vulnerabilities. b) Auditing: Vendors must be able to produce auditable reports.

Internal policies cont.. c) Support & maintenance: Vendors are required to provide ongoing support & maintenance for open source security software, including bug fixes & security updates. d) Interoperability - with existing security systems, tools & processes is a must!

Make sure you have a framework for holding your open source security software vendors accountable to the compliance and regulatory frameworks necessary to keep your business compliant and your sensitive data & applications safe and protected.

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