OpenSSF Scorecard
Open Source Security Foundation Scorecard for open source projects
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Framework Domains (17)
Build Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-07 | Token Permissions in Workflows |
| SCORE-08 | Dangerous Workflow Patterns Absent |
Legal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-14 | License Declared |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Access Control
Logical and physical access controls (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-11 | Access control policy and enforcement |
| OSSF-12 | User access management and provisioning |
| OSSF-13 | Authentication and password management |
| OSSF-14 | Privileged access management |
| OSSF-15 | Access review and recertification |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Asset Management
Information asset management (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-06 | Asset inventory and ownership |
| OSSF-07 | Acceptable use of assets |
| OSSF-08 | Information classification and labeling |
| OSSF-09 | Asset handling procedures |
| OSSF-10 | Media management and disposal |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Communications Security
Network and communications security (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-27 | Network security management |
| OSSF-28 | Network service security |
| OSSF-29 | Segregation in networks |
| OSSF-30 | Information transfer policies |
| OSSF-31 | Secure messaging |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Cryptography
Cryptographic controls (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-16 | Cryptographic policy and key management |
| OSSF-17 | Encryption of data at rest |
| OSSF-18 | Encryption of data in transit |
| OSSF-19 | Certificate management |
| OSSF-20 | Key lifecycle management |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Information Security Policies
Organizational information security policies (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-01 | Information security policy framework |
| OSSF-02 | Management direction and commitment |
| OSSF-03 | Policy review and update procedures |
| OSSF-04 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
| OSSF-05 | Contact with authorities and special interest groups |
OpenSSF Scorecard: Operations Security
Secure operations and monitoring (OpenSSF Scorecard)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OSSF-21 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| OSSF-22 | Protection from malware |
| OSSF-23 | Backup and recovery procedures |
| OSSF-24 | Logging and monitoring |
| OSSF-25 | Technical vulnerability management |
| OSSF-26 | Audit considerations |
Programme Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-20 | Aggregate Scorecard Score and Threshold |
Project Health
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-13 | Maintained Project |
| SCORE-16 | Contributors From Multiple Organisations |
Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-09 | Continuous Integration Tests |
| SCORE-10 | Fuzzing |
| SCORE-11 | Static Analysis SAST |
Release Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-06 | Signed Releases |
| SCORE-18 | Packaging via Trusted Publishers |
Repository Configuration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-17 | Webhooks Authenticated |
Security Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-12 | Security Policy Published |
Source Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-01 | Branch Protection |
| SCORE-02 | Code Review on Changes |
| SCORE-15 | Binary Artifacts Absent from Repository |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-03 | Dependency Update Tool Active |
| SCORE-04 | Pinned Dependencies |
| SCORE-19 | SBOM Generation and Publication |
Vulnerabilities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SCORE-05 | Vulnerabilities Free of Known Critical Issues |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with OpenSSF Scorecard, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-160
39%
20 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/SAE 21434
39%
20 controls mapped
Compare →OWASP ASVS
39%
20 controls mapped
Compare →+ 607 more: MITRE ATT&CK (39%), NIST SP 800-187 (39%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenSSF Scorecard?
OpenSSF Scorecard is a compliance framework from International with 17 domains and 51 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.
How many controls does OpenSSF Scorecard have?
OpenSSF Scorecard has 51 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are OpenSSF Scorecard: Operations Security (6 controls), OpenSSF Scorecard: Access Control (5 controls), OpenSSF Scorecard: Asset Management (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does OpenSSF Scorecard map to?
OpenSSF Scorecard maps to 610 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-160 (39% coverage), ISO/SAE 21434 (39% coverage), OWASP ASVS (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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