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Black Duck Security GitHub App: A Game Changer in Application Security

In an era where application security has never been more critical, Black Duck® Software, Inc. announces its latest innovation: the Black Duck Security GitHub App. Designed for a seamless integration experience, this app is now available in the GitHub Marketplace and aims to enhance the capabilities of both development and security teams by automating essential scanning processes.

Streamlined Process for Enhanced Security

Black Duck's new app brings efficiency to the forefront, significantly simplifying the onboarding process for security scanning. By providing bulk onboarding and continuous synchronization for GitHub repositories, teams can manage their app security efforts without heavy lifting. The application not only facilitates a smooth integration into existing GitHub workflows but also automates Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). This automation is triggered by routine coding activities—such as commits and pull requests—ensuring that security checks happen in real-time.

Key Features

This powerful tool offers a suite of features aimed at reducing friction in software development and security processes:

• - Automated Scans: Both SAST and SCA scans are initiated automatically, allowing security vulnerabilities to be detected as developers write code.
• - Real-time Feedback: Scan results are delivered as pull request comments, enabling developers to address issues swiftly and effectively—a concept known as shift-left DevSecOps.
• - Automated Fix Recommendations: For vulnerable open-source dependencies, the app can generate pull requests with suggested fixes, alleviating the burden on developers.
• - Policy Enforcement: Customizable policies can be established to enforce security standards rigorously, even failing builds if violations occur.
• - Integration with GitHub Advanced Security: Automated SARIF report integration offers visibility into security metrics via GitHub's dashboards, facilitating better decision-making.

Benefits to Development and Security Teams

This innovative app stands to benefit organizations significantly by improving the processes associated with security scanning. The bulk onboarding and synchronization capabilities allow teams to scale their security testing across a full suite of applications without manual intervention. Consequently, the likelihood of human errors during configuration is sharply reduced, elevating the reliability and consistency of security measures.

Moreover, the user experience is markedly improved. Developers will find security insights, actionable recommendations, and the ability to remediate vulnerabilities all accessible within their familiar GitHub environment, thereby integrating security into their everyday activities effortlessly.

Statement from Leadership

Scott Johnson, VP of Product Management at Black Duck, expressed that, “By integrating Black Duck with GitHub, we’re empowering developers to build secure software faster and more efficiently than ever while supporting our true scale approach for both on-premises and SaaS environments.” He continued to highlight how this integration not only mitigates risks but also accelerates development speed without compromising security—something all software teams strive for.

Getting Started

The Black Duck Security GitHub App is a valuable addition for teams looking to kickstart their automated application security testing. Its presence in the GitHub Marketplace makes it easy for developers and security teams to jump in and streamline their workflows.

For further information on how to leverage the Black Duck Security GitHub App for your projects, you can visit the GitHub Marketplace, watch an informational video, or read detailed articles available on Black Duck's blog.

About Black Duck

With its commitment to meeting board-level software risks, Black Duck offers True Scale Application Security. It uniquely empowers organizations to overcome challenges related to speed, accuracy, and compliance, effectively eliminating risks associated with security, regulation, and licensing in software development. To learn more about securing your mission-critical software, visit www.blackduck.com.