Open-Source Apps Earn Software Security Seal Of Approval

“The two open-source apps, OpenVPN and the Sendmail Mail
Transfer Agent, are both extremely popular among business users.
According to a Veracode press release, its “A” rating indicates
that a software developer has “developed a secure application that
has been independently evaluated for software vulnerabilities
against industry standards.”

“Security is a major concern for both projects. OpenVPN is a
widely used tool for creating point-to-point encrypted network
connections, and Sendmail MTA is the single most widely used
application of its type — open-source or proprietary — in use
today.”

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