The 5 Risks of Building with Open Source
And the New Way to Do It Securely
With open source software being utilized ubiquitously across industries like technology, financial services, healthcare, and more, it’s important to understand the risks associated with its ungoverned usage. In this guide, we highlight the risks associated with prioritizing development velocity over security, and explain how Chainguard Libraries is designed to help you mitigate risk while maintaining speed.
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Chainguard Libraries for Python: Now Generally Available
Learn more about Chainguard Libraries for Python, which is now Generally Available and equipped with malware protection and CVE remediation.
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Stop software supply chain attacks without compromising developer experience and productivity with malware-resistant Java, Python, and JavaScript dependencies built securely in our SLSA L2 hardened build infrastructure.
98% Less Malware: The Data Behind a Safer Open Source Supply Chain
Open source is everywhere—but so is malware. This white paper breaks down Chainguard’s research into how rebuilding packages from source can stop up to 100% of known malicious Python and npm packages, helping security teams drastically cut risk without slowing development.