When you’re building a big data solution, there are many open source components you can choose from. Everything from whole platforms to individual libraries are available, depending on your needs and expertise.

Many of these tools can be freely used regardless of your end product or organizational structure. However, some are restricted by team size, organization type, and purpose..

A 2019 survey by Synopsys found that 96% out of 1100 scanned codebases included open-source components. These open-source components come with some unique issues that could be putting your system at risk. This is particularly true if you’re unaware of their presence.

In this article, you’ll learn some considerations for using open-source components. You’ll also learn how to secure your components and minimize your risks..