Open Source Risk in M&A by the Numbers - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

In over 1000 code bases audited in 2018, Black Duck found that nearly every one contained open source components. Not only that, but a significant % of “proprietary code” overall was open source. Virtually every company building software is now depending on open source, and with great reason. However, left unmanaged, open source can lead to license compliance issues plus security and code quality risks. Whether you’re on the buy side or sell side, these risks could negatively valuation in an M&A transaction. Many acquirers have come to understand all this in concept; Black Duck has the data. Join us for this webinar as we answer questions about the code of tech companies being acquired today. We’ll cover: • Open source license and security risks by the numbers • Why audits have become the norm in M&A tech due diligence • How you can get a complete picture of open source risks Don’t miss this informational webinar – register today.