Open source might be free, but it’s not risk-free. Let’s examine the potential legal cost of open source use associated with license noncompliance.
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Learn how our CloudBees partnership helps users optimize CI/CD and automate AppSec Testing, and steps to take after you get an open source audit report.
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Technology due diligence may turn up surprises, but it’s better to find them sooner rather than later. Third-party audits can help you assess your risk.
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In a study by (ISC)2, all executives and M&A professionals surveyed agreed that cyber security audits have become standard practice in tech due diligence.
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Learn how to improve software security using evidence-based standards, and why you should inspect design and code quality during technical due diligence.
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Learn about software due diligence and how to answer your clients’ open source questions in our Black Duck Legal Certification Course.
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Tech M&A typically evaluates security and legal risks, but what about software quality risks? Poor code and architecture quality can have a lasting impact.
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In technology M&A transactions, what do buyers need, and what can sellers do to prepare? We discuss how to prepare for the M&A tech due diligence process.
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Many companies are relaxed about reusing software under the Beerware License and similar open source licenses. But not all such licenses are created equal.
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Identifying open source in the target’s codebase is essential to M&A transactions involving software. Open source audits go far beyond what SCA can provide.
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