Third-party software
Learning objectives
- identify the risks posed by third party software
- identify tools for addressing those risks
- connect the tools with the situations where they are most effective
- learn one possible method for addressing security in a development process relying heavily on outsourced software
Overview
Many firms rely on third party software. Perhaps it is developed by others or it integrates outsourced components. This software adds a special kind of risk to the business because the way it is developed isn't always transparent. As they say: you can outsource the development but not the liability.


