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Black Duck Software, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is an independent company specializing in application security testing and software composition analysis. Founded in 2002, Black Duck became a standalone entity in 2024 after a spinoff from Synopsys Software Integrity Group. The company is led by CEO Jason Schmitt and employs around 2,000 people.
Black Duck is recognized for its True Scale Application Security solutions, which help organizations identify and manage security vulnerabilities, license compliance risks, and code quality issues throughout the software development life cycle. Key offerings include the Black Duck SCA platform for scanning and inventorying open-source components, various application security testing tools, and automated license compliance management. The company serves a range of sectors, including financial services, automotive, IoT, medical devices, and the public sector, focusing on clients that require strong application security and open-source compliance.