DependencyTrack

Dependency-Track is an open-source Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) management platform. It provides a centralized system for tracking and analyzing the dependencies of software projects. The platform automates the process of ingesting SBOMs, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing the risk associated with these dependencies.

Its core functionality includes importing SBOMs in various formats, such as CycloneDX and SPDX. Once imported, Dependency-Track continuously analyzes these SBOMs against vulnerability databases, like the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). This analysis helps organizations understand their software's exposure to known security flaws.

Key features of Dependency-Track include the ability to create projects, upload SBOMs, and view detailed vulnerability reports. It offers component analysis, showing all dependencies within a project and their associated vulnerabilities. The platform also supports policy enforcement, allowing teams to define rules for acceptable component usage and receive alerts when policies are violated.

Dependency-Track aims to improve software supply chain security by providing transparency into the components used in applications. This visibility enables proactive vulnerability management and risk mitigation. It is designed to be integrated into CI/CD pipelines, providing continuous security monitoring throughout the software development lifecycle. The platform is actively maintained by the community and is a popular choice for organizations seeking to enhance their SBOM management capabilities.