October 19, 2026

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Open-Source Dependency Risk: A Board Assessment Guide

You should assess open-source dependency risk by asking which components could interrupt revenue, expose customer data, or compromise your rights to distribute software. Then require evidence of clear ownership, timely remediation, and tested recovery. Your board doesn’t need to inspect every library. It sets risk appetite and holds management accountable, while management inventories dependencies, assesses

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