Dependency Security Scanning
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Dependency Security Scanning Alternatives
In our example, we employed OWASP Dependency-Check to scan for flaws in our Python dependencies. However, there are several other tools available that can help you do the same. The following table lists some popular dependency security scanning tools and their key features:
| Tool | Open Source / Commercial | Main Features |
|---|---|---|
| Snyk | Commercial (Free tier available) | - Scans for vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images - Supports multiple languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, .NET, and more - Provides automated remediation and license compliance checks - Integrates with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) |
| GitHub Dependabot | Commercial (Free for public repos) | - Automatically detects outdated and vulnerable dependencies - Creates pull requests with security updates - Supports multiple ecosystems including Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .NET - Deeply integrated into GitHub workflows |
| Sonatype Nexus IQ |
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