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title: The 5 Risks of Building with Open Source
description: Learn what you must take into consideration when utilizing open source software in your organization’s SDLC.
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# 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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