Open Source Conformance Standards

The OpenChain project develops best practices that streamline and improve open source license compliance, security assessment, and documentation processes. This helps build trust in the software supply chain by ensuring software is delivered with accurate and consistent information about its open source components.

We can help you conform to the following standards:

Benefits of following these standards

Helps streamline open source compliance process in the software supply chain

Ensures legal and operational risks are mitigated

Demonstrates commitment to best practices enhancing collaboration and building trust

Conformance provides organisation global recognition and competitive advantage

Establish processes for proactively identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerability

Contributes to building more secure and reliable products

Security measures help reduce the likelihood and impact of costly security breaches

Creating a market differentiation and meet evolving security regulations and customer demand

case study

How Source Code Control helped address NHS’s open source software compliance requirements.

“Their newly announced adoption of the OpenChain Security Assurance Specification continues this path, and covers one of the most critical domains in information technology. Their conformance, accomplished in conjunction with their support partner Source Code Control, is an important milestone for the global community as well.”

Open Chain Case Study NHS: OpenChain Case Study: NHS – OpenChain

'Conformance to the OpenChain standards, helps us to police our own code bases and when delegating development decisions to our software engineers the standards provide us with the peace of mind of knowing what is in our products, that open source risk has been managed and mitigated and that we can be transparent by also providing this view across the supply chain'

Matt Conway - CTO at Interneuron

Why work with us?

By partnering with Source Code Control, you gain access to industry-leading expertise, customised strategies, and vendor-neutral guidance-ensuring a seamless, efficient, and compliant approach to open source security.

Industry Experts

Our team comprises of highly experienced professionals with deep expertise in open source licensing and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools. Leveraging our extensive knowledge, we provide curated services designed to help clients implement best practices and maintain compliance seamlessly. We have developed comprehensive maturity assessments that evaluate your current standing and provide a clear roadmap to achieve your compliance and security goals.

Client-Centric Approach

We understand that every organisation is unique, requiring a customised approach to open source security and compliance. Through years of experience, we have identified key challenges faced by businesses and tailored our solutions to address them effectively. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all framework, we work closely with our clients to develop strategies that align with their specific needs, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction.

Tool-Agonistic Solutions

We are independent and not tied to any specific tool vendor, allowing us to provide unbiased recommendations based on your company’s unique requirements. Our experts have hands-on experience with a wide range of SCA tools available in the market, ensuring that you receive the best guidance on selecting and implementing the most suitable solutions for your organisation.

Who should undertake this service?

Could your organisation benefit from Open Source Conformance?

Software Vendors

Demonstrating ISO 5230 conformance builds trust with your clients by showcasing your commitment to secure and responsible open source practices. Compliance assures customers that your software follows industry best practices, enhancing your credibility and market reputation.

Consulting Firms

As industry advisors, staying aligned with leading compliance standards is essential. Achieving ISO 5230 conformance not only reinforces your expertise but also positions your firm to become a certifying or auditing authority, expanding your service offerings.

Component Providers

Whether you are a maintainer or developer of open source libraries and dependencies, adhering to best practices fosters trust within the community. ISO 5230 compliance increases adoption and credibility, ensuring your components are widely accepted and integrated into enterprise environments.

Who should look for these conformances?

Like what you see?

Speak with the team to discuss how we can support your open source compliance journey!

How does the process work?

Insight to what the OpenChain Conformance Journey looks like with us.

Pre-Assessment

Self-Assessment, Independent Assessment

Education

OpenChain Curriculum, Company-wide, Self Manage

Policy/Guide

Strategy, Stakeholders, Scope, How to apply, Communication

Data Collection

To ensure a full and valuable data set, we will continue to monitor over the scanning period and inform you if any remediations need to be done.

Report Building

Using the data collected, we will build out a report covering the business value for migration across a 5-year period, including sustainability insights.

Results Sharing

We will get all stakeholders together on a call to playback the results and answer any questions you may have. All outputs will be shared with you after this call.