Rocket Software stresses the critical need to secure open-source software (OSS) on IBM mainframes to protect mission-critical applications and data without losing OSS benefits. While OSS accelerates innovation and collaboration, it introduces security risks such as malware, vulnerable dependencies, and compliance challenges if unsupported or unmanaged. Common threats include supply chain attacks, outdated components, and misconfigurations. Rocket’s survey and industry reports highlight that organizations face barriers like limited automation in mainframe security, lack of integration with modern DevOps toolchains, and skills shortages. Rocket advocates in ensuring robust protection while enabling modernization and agility on the mainframe platform.

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