Dependency-Track
A platform for managing risk in the software supply chain by leveraging Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) analysis.
| Category | Supply Chain Security |
|---|---|
| Last Commit | 1 year ago |
| Last page update | 19 days ago |
| Pricing Details | Free and open-source. |
| Target Audience | Developers, DevOps teams, security professionals. |
Dependency-Track addresses the critical security and operational challenge of managing risk in the software supply chain by leveraging Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) analysis. This platform consumes and analyzes SBOMs at high velocity, making it ideal for integration with modern build pipelines and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments.
Technically, Dependency-Track's architecture is built around an API-first design, facilitating easy integration with various systems and tools. It supports multiple repository types, including Cargo, Composer, Gems, Hex, Maven, NPM, NuGet, and Pypi, among others. The platform integrates with multiple sources of vulnerability intelligence, such as the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), Sonatype OSS Index, GitHub Advisories, Snyk, OSV, and VulnDB, to identify known vulnerabilities in third-party components. It also utilizes the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) to prioritize mitigation efforts.
Operationally, Dependency-Track provides a robust policy engine that supports global and per-project policies for security, operational, and license compliance. It generates CycloneDX SBOMs and Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange (VEX) reports, aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as U.S. Executive Order 14028. The platform offers comprehensive auditing workflows, configurable notifications to Slack, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms, and supports Single Sign On (SSO) via OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Active Directory/LDAP authentication.
Key considerations include the need for proper configuration to meet an organization's specific needs, as the default configuration may not be optimal. Additionally, the platform's scalability and performance should be monitored, especially when handling large portfolios of projects and components. Dependency-Track is distributed as Docker containers, making deployment and management relatively straightforward, but it requires careful resource allocation to ensure smooth operation.