Software Composition Analysis (SCA) provides visibility into the open source components and libraries being incorporated into the software that development teams create. SCA can help manage security and license-related risks. It can help ensure that any open source component embedded in applications meets certain standards, to avoid introducing risks that could result in a data breach, compromised intellectual property, or legal disputes.
To accomplish this, SCA tools can identify specific open source versions, and correlate any associated security vulnerabilities and licensing information. Advanced SCA tools can automate the entire process, from detection and identification of components to vulnerability or license association and remediation of potential risks.