An overview of open source licensing and management
In the Open Source Security and Risk Analysis report, we noted that over 95% of the transactions we audited contained open source. Of those, over 85% contained license compliance issues. As a lawyer, you’re responsible for protecting your company and your clients against risk, including the risk associated with open source.
This free white paper provides an essential overview of what you need to know about open source licensing and management.
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- The history and risk of open source software
- Open source license types and their obligations
- The security implications of open source vulnerabilities
- Practical advice for helping your organization or clients
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Íslandsbanki
Learn how Black Duck SCA helped Íslandsbanki manage and mitigate open source vulnerabilities
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PointClickCare
Find out how PointClickCare uses Black Duck On-Demand by Synopsys to make sure their patient data stays secure.
How an open source software audit works
Understand the process of an open source audit—what comes before, during, and after.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Software Audits
Learn how to address license conflicts, security vulnerabilities, quality issues, and maintainability concerns.
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Legal Specialist Certification Course
In this course you’ll gain skills to assist client companies in efficiently and effectively navigating and interpreting the output of a Black Duck analysis.
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Software Due Diligence Checklist
Learn the steps Synopsys recommends you take for open source due diligence in an M&A transaction.
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Certification Directory
Access the directory of legal professionals who have been certified as Black Duck Legal Specialists.
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