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Outpost24 acquires external attack surface management provider Sweepatic to reduce risk exposure of internet facing assets

Outpost24, a leading cybersecurity risk management platform, today announced the acquisition of Sweepatic. Outpost24, a leading cybersecurity risk management platform, today announced the acquisition of Sweepatic. Based in Leuven (BE), Sweepatic is an innovative external attack surface management (EASM) platform. Gartner identified EASM as a top Security and Risk Management (SRM) trend for 2022.

Snyk welcomes Enso: Enabling security leaders to scale their AppSec program with ASPM

As we approach the second half of 2023, both security and development teams are seeing seismic shifts in the application security world. AI is powering a productivity revolution in development, enabling developers of all types (and even non-developers) to introduce code faster than ever. Meanwhile, it’s more difficult than ever for developers and AppSec professionals to identify and prioritize true risk to the business.

Mergers don't have to be a nightmare for IT teams

When it comes to merger and acquisition activity – 2023 is poised to be an active year despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions. As always, financial due diligence will be the cornerstone of successful M&A endeavors. Unfortunately for IT teams, there’s no similar process for scrutinizing the network.

What You Should Know About Open Source License Compliance for M&A Activity

Companies are increasingly concerned about the security of applications built on open source components, especially when they’re involved in mergers and acquisitions. Just like copyright for works of art, each piece of open source software has a license that states legally binding conditions for its use.

The Role of Cybersecurity in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise post-COVID-19, as ongoing digital transformation has more companies acquiring others to enhance existing capabilities, reach new markets, or reduce competition. While mergers and acquisitions already involve many factors contributing to their risks and impacting the decision-making process, the evolving cyber threat landscape makes this even more complex.

Software due diligence in M&A: Key considerations and risks

Software due diligence is crucial in M&A, but to approach it strategically you must understand its key considerations and risks. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) can be a great way for companies to expand their offerings and market share. One of the biggest risk areas for M&A in tech deals is software plagued with vulnerabilities or that contains open source license compliance issues.

Datadog acquires Codiga

Developers spend over a third of their time fixing bad code and reducing technical debt. Detecting and fixing errors in production is not only more costly than doing so during development but also slows down innovation and has a negative impact on productivity, the development experience, and team morale. Having tools that help catch and fix coding mistakes earlier in the development process creates a better experience and increased productivity.