Open source software powers most of modern tech, from operating systems to AI and databases. It cuts costs and speeds innovation, but brings real security risks.

This course covers OSS fundamentals, why it's become business-critical, how it enters your software supply chain, why governance lags adoption, and which risk categories demand active management.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Explain what open source software is and why organizations depend on it for critical infrastructure
• Describe how open source dependencies enter an organization's software supply chain and the associated risks