You need open source license management to: Ensure that your use of software, components, and dependencies complies with their licenses and terms and conditions (T&Cs) Avoid legal consequences of infringing these licenses Maximize the visibility of the software, components, and dependencies that you use, and keep track of them Reinforce security by knowing which licenses are up to date, obsolete, and which software may have vulnerabilities that could pose risks Optimize software use in your organization Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency by identifying which licenses you need, how many users you need to pay for, and what kind of usage you need to cover