- The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis and
ranking of the leading Software Composition Analysis vendors.
- CAST, with its outstanding capabilities in Vulnerability
Detection, Threat Prioritization, and Proprietary Open-Source
Software Intelligence Database, has received strong ratings across
the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.
MIDDLETON, Mass., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QKS Group has
named CAST as a technology leader in their 2024 SPARK Matrix™
analysis of Software Composition Analysis market.
The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on
technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth
analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor
landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing a competitive
analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK
Matrix delivers strategic insights that help users assess provider
capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market
positions.
QKS Group defines Software Composition Analysis (SCA) as tools
to automate the process of examining proprietary applications
throughout their development lifecycle to identify security risks,
vulnerabilities, and potential quality issues associated with
embedded open-source software (OSS) and commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) components. These tools typically identify and prioritize
risks, alerting IT security and development teams to eliminate
security concerns before damage occurs. SCA solutions often analyze
component distribution licenses to assess legal compliance risks.
Additionally, advanced SCA tools may offer capabilities for
evaluating operational and maintenance risks, as well as overall
project viability, providing a comprehensive approach to managing
third-party code within applications.
"CAST provides unique, actionable insights about intellectual
property (IP) and security exposures while offering the ability to
drill down to individual applications. This enables users to
make fact-based decisions and resolve risks without disrupting
developers," said Abhishek Anant
Garg, an analyst at QKS Group. "CAST Highlight
also goes beyond the National Vulnerability Database (NVD),
detecting possible future vulnerabilities. It utilizes CAST's
exclusive OSSIDB to automatically detect Common Weakness
Enumeration (CWE), scanning for plausible vulnerabilities and
ensuring organizations are better protected." Abhishek further adds
"CAST excels in SBOM generation capabilities,supporting
export formats such as CycloneDX, Word, Excel, PPT, XML, and
REST API. This capability makes it efficient and convenient for
analyzing the security posture of applications for purposes like
audits and mergers & acquisitions."
"It's hard to govern a mosaic of applications when you can't see
all the pieces," said Greg
Rivera, Vice President of CAST Highlight. "Open-source
exposures are a big part of that total picture, and we welcome the
recognition of CAST as a leader in delivering actionable software
intelligence."
The SCA market has witnessed substantial growth driven by the
increasing adoption of open-source software, heightened security
concerns, and the complexity of modern software supply chains.
Organizations are facing mounting pressure to ensure the security,
compliance, and quality of their software components, fueling
demand for robust SCA solutions. This convergence of factors has
led to a surge in both new entrants and expanded offerings from
established players in the SCA space. Traditional security vendors
have bolstered their SCA capabilities, while specialized SCA
providers have emerged with more comprehensive solutions. The
market is now poised for further advancement, with an anticipated
focus on real-time analysis and continuous monitoring throughout
the software development lifecycle. Future SCA tools are likely to
incorporate more sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms
for improved vulnerability detection and risk assessment.
Additionally, the market is expected to see greater integration
with DevOps pipelines and enhanced capabilities for container and
microservices environments. As software ecosystems continue to
evolve and security threats become more sophisticated, SCA
solutions will play an increasingly vital role in helping
organizations maintain the integrity and security of their software
assets.
Additional Resources:
- For more information about CAST,
visit here.
- SPARK Matrix: Software Composition Analysis,
2024
About CAST
CAST leads the emerging market category of software
intelligence. Its technology automatically deciphers custom-built
applications and provides instant insights into their inner
workings – from portfolio views, down to the finest application
detail – whenever executives and practitioners need to know,
improve, transform, or control their critical software.
See castsoftware.com.
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stephanie.watkins@castsoftware.com
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helping clients achieve business transformation goals with
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vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a
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to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments.
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