Open source security scanning platform Snyk, used by developers at companies such as Google and Salesforce, has raised $300 million.

The problem

Most modern software relies to some degree on open source components, saving businesses the considerable resources involved in building and maintaining everything in-house. But reports suggest 84% of the commercial codebases contain at least one open source vulnerability, leaving the software supply chain vulnerable to myriad external threats. Thus, the business of securing open source software is growing…

Open source security scanning platform Snyk, used by developers at companies such as Google and Salesforce, has raised $300 million.

The problem

Most modern software relies to some degree on open source components, saving businesses the considerable resources involved in building and maintaining everything in-house. But reports suggest 84% of the commercial codebases contain at least one open source vulnerability, leaving the software supply chain vulnerable to myriad external threats. Thus, the business of securing open source software is growing…