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Published inDec 2023
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Vandana Verma Sehgal
Vandana Verma Sehgal
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
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How to perform license reviews

License reviews are essential to ensure that the use, modification, and distribution of software and its dependencies comply with specified licensing agreements and do not pose legal or security risks to the organization. License reviews are an ongoing process and should be integrated as a fundamental practice within the DevSecOps pipeline to ensure legal compliance and security in software development and deployment.

This section will provide a structured approach to conducting license reviews.

Tools and techniques

  • Automated tools such as FOSSA, Black Duck, or WhiteSource (Mend.io now) can scan code bases and identify the licenses of software components and dependencies. These tools can provide a comprehensive view of the licensing landscape, help track license compliance, and flag potential issues.
  • Automating the process can significantly expedite the review, ensuring continuous compliance monitoring throughout the development life...
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
Read more about Vandana Verma Sehgal