Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Most modern applications are made up of 60–90% open source components. That’s a staggering figure and it brings significant security, legal, and operational risks. So how do you safeguard your business against vulnerabilities and non-compliant licenses?

The answer is simple: implement Software Composition Analysis (SCA).

Why SCA Matters

A powerful SCA tool helps you gain full visibility into your software’s dependencies, licenses, and potential vulnerabilities — all without slowing down development.

Efficiency

Streamline development while maintaining governance and audit-readiness

Compliance

Identify license conflicts and ensure adherence to open source obligations

Security

Detect known vulnerabilities in third-party and transitive dependencies

What Happens If You Ignore SCA?

Failing to use SCA could lead to serious consequences:

Exposure to high-severity CVEs, increasing risk of breaches.

Use of non-compliant licenses, which can trigger legal action and harm your reputation.

Lack of visibility into dependencies, leading to update and compatibility issues.

Where Does SCA Fit Best in the SDLC?

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How Does SCA Work?

SCA works best when integrated across key stages of your development lifecycle:

· In the Developer’s IDE – Enable early detection of risky components using plugins (Shift Left approach)

· In CI/CD Pipelines – Scan dependencies as code is built and deployed

· Before Production Releases – Ensure build integrity by verifying components match your approved SBOM, preventing supply chain tampering

This end-to-end integration ensures secure and compliant software releases.

Our SCA Services

We offer flexible delivery models tailored to your needs.

Full-Service Options:

1. Fully Managed – We host, manage, and operate the tool for you

2. Deployed & Managed – We deploy the tool in your environment and manage it

3. Deploy & Transfer – We set up the tool, train your team, and hand it over

Enhancement Services:

1. Custom Policy Definition – Create license and security policies tailored to your risk profile 

2. Deployed & Managed Power BI Reporting – Build dashboards and reports for real-time insights

3. CI/CD Integration – Seamlessly integrate SCA into your existing DevOps pipeline

Why choose us?

We believe the best tool is the one that works for you — not the one that becomes a burden.

Tool Agnostic Approach

We partner with multiple vendors and recommend tools based on your budget, infrastructure, and goals.

Deep Domain Expertise

Our team brings unparalleled experience in open source compliance.

Flexible Engagement Models

From consulting to fully managed solutions, we adapt to your needs.

Purpose-Driven Recommendations

We prioritise effectiveness and usability over brand loyalty.