OpenSSF Scorecard
Open Source Security Foundation Scorecard for open source projects
OpenSSF Scorecard is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 8 controls that map to 143 other frameworks. The largest domains are Build and CI/CD Security (1 controls), Dependency Management (1 controls), Maintenance and Supply Chain Integration (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Build and CI/CD Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-3 | Build, CI/CD Security, Workflow Permissions, Dangerous Patterns |
Dependency Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-2 | Dependency Management, Pinning, Updates, Vulnerability Tracking |
Maintenance and Supply Chain Integration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-8 | Project Maintenance, Sustainability, Integration with Supply Chain Security |
Release Integrity and Provenance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-6 | Signed Releases, Provenance, Trusted Publishing, Binary Artifacts |
Repository Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-1 | Branch Protection, Code Review, and Repository Governance |
Security Policy and VDP
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-4 | Security Policy, Vulnerability Disclosure, Responsible Reporting |
Security Testing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-5 | Static Analysis, Fuzzing, Testing Coverage |
Webhooks + Contributors + Score
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSFSC-7 | Webhook Authentication, Contributors Diversity, Aggregate Score |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OpenSSF Scorecard, you already cover:
OWASP MASVS
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP ASVS
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27043
88%
7 controls mapped
Compare →+ 140 more: ISO/SAE 21434 (88%), ISO/IEC 27011:2024 (75%)
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What is OpenSSF Scorecard and who does it apply to?
OpenSSF Scorecard is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 8 controls. Open Source Security Foundation Scorecard for open source projects It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does OpenSSF Scorecard actually require?
OpenSSF Scorecard has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Build and CI/CD Security (1 controls), Dependency Management (1 controls), Maintenance and Supply Chain Integration (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of OpenSSF Scorecard do I already cover?
OpenSSF Scorecard maps to 143 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OWASP MASVS (88% coverage), OWASP ASVS (88% coverage), ISO 27043 (88% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement OpenSSF Scorecard?
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