Your team should be able to use open-source dependencies with confidence and know where existing controls need support.
Veracode’s 2026 State of Software Security report puts the priority in perspective: 65.5% of critical security debt stems from third-party code. Understanding which dependencies you use and how your team responds to their risks gives you a practical starting point.
Start by separating known vulnerabilities from intentionally malicious packages. A legitimate library with a disclosed flaw presents a different problem from a package designed to compromise your environment. Assessing coverage for each helps you choose the right controls without treating every dependency finding the same way.
Bring security and development together around practical program questions:
- What enters development and which admission policies apply?
- Where are affected dependencies used across your applications?
- How do findings become changes developers can review?
Use the answers to assess your current coverage before adding another tool. Your team can decide where application criticality, external exposure, and remediation effort should influence priorities and where a handoff needs attention.
Veracode’s software supply-chain security buyer’s guide offers guidance for evaluating controls and requirements. Use it to frame your next program discussion around trusted dependency use and a clear path to action.
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