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AI-generated code | Harness the power of AI coding assistants while managing the risks.
API Security Testing | Manage software risks with a holistic API security testing program.
AppSec Program Consolidation | Simplify your application security program.
Application Security Testing | Solutions to address security risks at all stages of the application life cycle.
DevSecOps | Solutions to help shift security left without slowing down your development teams.
Software Supply Chain Security | Solutions to identify and manage software supply chain risks end-to-end.
Manage Enterprise AppSec Risk | Scale your application security program without increasing complexity or adding friction.
Cloud & Container Security | Optimize your applications for secure deployment and operation in the cloud.
Open Source License Compliance | Effective solutions for ensuring open source license compliance.
M&A Due Diligence | Identify software risks that could negatively impact the value of acquired IP.
Quality and Security Standards Compliance | Ensure your software complies with the standards critical to customers and regulators.

Static Analysis (SAST) | Analyzing code for security vulnerabilities without executing it.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | Analyzing software components for security and license compliance.
Dynamic Analysis (DAST) | Testing running applications for security vulnerabilities.
Interactive Analysis (IAST) | Real-time security testing during application execution.
Penetration Testing | Simulated cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities.
Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) | Ensuring the security of mobile applications.
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Managing and improving application security posture.
Fuzz Testing Solutions | Identifying vulnerabilities by inputting random data to applications.

Automotive | Security solutions for automotive industry applications.
Financial Services | Security solutions tailored for financial services.
IoT & Embedded | Security for Internet of Things and embedded systems.
Medical Devices | Security solutions for medical devices.
Public Sector | Security solutions for government and public sector organizations.

Dev and DevOps Teams | Security tools and practices for development and DevOps teams.
Security Teams | Solutions and support for dedicated security teams.
Legal Teams | Resources and compliance tools for legal teams.

Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Software Audits in Merger and Acquisition Transactions

The software due diligence process, in which the acquirer performs a comprehensive review of the target’s software and their compliance practices, is a standard part of any merger or acquisition when software intellectual property (IP) is on the table.

Often overlooked during the software due diligence process is the need to determine the origin of the target’s software assets. Modern software is more often assembled than written, and it's likely to contain third-party code, open source components and code snippets, and even links to external web services, as well as custom, proprietary code.

The risks of acquiring software include license conflicts, security vulnerabilities, quality issues, and maintainability concerns over time.

And the risks aren't limited to open source. Modern applications don't include just proprietary code, third-party commercial software, and open source, they also increasingly use external web services that are called through application programming interfaces (APIs). Those web services may expose companies to additional risks that could severely impact their business.

Our eBook, "Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Software Audits in Merger and Acquisition Transactions," includes everything a buyer and seller need to consider when it comes to software due diligence.

Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Software Audits in Merger and Acquisition Transactions

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