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Understanding the hows and whys of open source audits

Learn who needs open source audits, why you might need one, who and what is involved, and how an open source audit can help you in an M&A. If you’re part of a modern business that does any software development, your dev teams are using open source components to move quickly, save money, and leverage community innovation. If you’re a law firm or a consultant, your clients use open source.

Synopsys and the new Automated Source Code Data Protection Measure have you covered

We break down the ASCDPM standard and how Synopsys application security testing tools can help customers implement this new guidance. In early August 2022, the Consortium for Information & Software Quality (CISQ) released a new specification, the Automated Source Code Data Protection Measure (ASCDPM). CISQ is an industry leadership group that develops international standards for automating the measurement of software size and structural quality from source code.

What I wish I knew about security when I started programming

It’s critical for developers to understand basic security concepts and best practices to build secure applications. Software developers are creative problem solvers. Their job is to build functioning applications, and they deal with rapid changes—in technologies, tools, and programming languages—as the landscape evolves and the development velocity accelerates. A key part of the development process is ensuring that the products delivered meet user needs and the goals of the business.

API authentication and authorization best practices

Learn about API authentication and authorization best practices to ensure your APIs are secure. While we often use the terms interchangeably, authorization and authentication are two separate functions. Authentication is the process of verifying who a user is, and authorization is the process of verifying what they have access to.

The four most important aspects of software due diligence audits

Understanding the key aspects of software due diligence audits will help you know what to look for in a trusted M&A partner. At some level, the pitch for any software-related service is the same: We have the expertise to provide high-quality solutions to your challenging problems. Sometimes that expertise is “powered by” proprietary technology. That’s well-aligned to what prospective clients look for in most software service scenarios.

Synopsys and ESG report points to prevalence of software supply chain risks

New research shows organizations are significantly increasing efforts to secure their supply chains in response to software supply chain attacks like Log4Shell, SolarWinds, and Kaseya. Today, the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) released “Walking the Line: GitOps and Shift Left Security,” a multiclient developer security research report examining the current state of application security.