Gartner Research

Is Open Source Software More Secure Than Proprietary Software?

Assess the quality and security of open-source solutions

Analyst: Mark Driver

Open source software can be the foundation of innovation across the industry. The debate over the security of open source software still raises confusion on both sides. The real question: Is open source software more or less secure than closed-source alternatives?

This research helps product, IT and software engineering leaders find out the real-world realities of open source software security, and assess the quality and security of every open source solution based on its individual merits.

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