Yesterday, Synopsys announced two new collaborative agreements with leading experts in mobile security and privacy, NowSecure and Secure Code Warrior. These collaborations are intended to strengthen Synopsys’ Software Integrity Group’s range of application security testing solutions.
Through these partnerships, Synopsys has introduced two innovative application security solutions: Synopsys Mobile Application Security Testing powered by NowSecure, and Synopsys Developer Security Training powered by Secure Code Warrior. These solutions are now available for global deployment.
Jason Schmitt, General Manager of Synopsys Software Integrity Group, highlighted the importance of teaming up with NowSecure and Secure Code Warrior in addressing the evolving threat landscape. He emphasized the seamless integration of NowSecure’s automated mobile capabilities with Synopsys’ comprehensive managed services in mobile application security testing. This integration provides an unparalleled level of coverage and scalability. Schmitt also underscored the significance of Secure Code Warrior’s developer-centric approach to security training, which helps ingrain secure coding principles within an organization’s development culture.
The collaboration between Synopsys and NowSecure introduces an automated continuous mobile application security testing solution designed to secure the intricate infrastructure of modern mobile software development. This solution complements Synopsys’ managed MAST services and offers rapid, automated, and language-agnostic static, dynamic, interactive, and API security testing of Android and iOS binaries. Furthermore, it enables development and security teams to scrutinize all components of a mobile application, including open-source elements and third-party software development kits. The solution also facilitates the implementation of standards-based automated security testing within continuous integration and continuous delivery/continuous deployment pipelines.
Alan Snyder, CEO of NowSecure, expressed enthusiasm for partnering with Synopsys to offer the most comprehensive application security solution suite in the industry. Snyder highlighted NowSecure’s decade-long expertise in securing and safeguarding millions of mobile users. He emphasized that the partnership with Synopsys streamlines the process for organizations to cover all aspects of application security.
Synopsys Developer Security Training, powered by Secure Code Warrior, is an enterprise-grade agile learning platform designed to equip developers with security proficiency while standardizing security practices across the organization. With over 8,000 learning experiences, interactive challenges, step-by-step walkthroughs, and assessments, Developer Security Training offers a hands-on approach to training software development and engineering teams. The platform covers over 60 coding languages and development frameworks, allowing teams to tailor security training based on individual focus areas.
Pieter Danhieux, Co-founder and CEO of Secure Code Warrior, highlighted the crucial role of software security in every company’s DevSecOps strategy. He expressed excitement about the collaboration with Synopsys, which fosters agile learning experiences for software developers worldwide. By instilling secure programming techniques from the early stages of the development cycle, Danhieux emphasized the mitigation of vulnerability risks. He also underlined that organizations utilizing Synopsys’ Developer Security Training powered by Secure Code Warrior empower developers and engineers to excel in security while aligning with their business priorities.
For more information about these solutions, you can visit the Synopsys website and read their detailed blog post.