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Integrating software developed by third-party organizations into a larger system raises concerns about the software's quality, origin, functionality, security, and interoperability. Addressing these concerns requires rethinking the roles of software's principal supply-chain actors--vendor, assessor, and evaluator.
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(Accessed October 7, 2025)