How to select an open-source software

This Back to Basics presents a list of criteria to help entities become aware of cybersecurity issues and make informed choices when choosing an open source product.

Publish the 02 May 2025 Updated 02 May 2025
ANSSI back to basics - How to select an open-source software
How to select an open-source software

ANSSI's Back to Basics aim to enlighten all our readers, whatever their level of technical knowledge, on the major challenges of cybersecurity. They reflect the agency's point of view at the time of publication, and are not intended as detailed recommendations, like our guides. Rather, they set out independent best practices that can be implemented in a complementary manner. These recommendations are likely to be regularly updated in line with developments in the threat environment, the technologies used, our feedback, etc.