Simple definition
SCA is a concept or mechanism used in cybersecurity to analyze software dependencies and their known vulnerabilities.
Technical definition
In a business environment, SCA mainly intervenes to analyze software dependencies and their known vulnerabilities. Its implementation depends on the architecture, equipment and security policies in place.
What’s the point?.
analyze software dependencies and their known vulnerabilities.
Concrete example
A pipeline detects a vulnerable library.
Common problems
- false version positive.
- unused package.
- no corrective action.
To be noted: Always adapt the diagnosis to the version of the product and to the architecture actually deployed.