OREANDA-NEWS. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced it will host the annual BSIMM Community Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 9-11. The event will gather more than 200 representatives from firms engaged in the Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) community for a private forum to discuss software security initiatives. During the conference, BSIMM community members will give presentations on a variety of topics related to software security, including risk management, DevOps, CI/CD, GDPR, threat modeling, penetration testing, and more.

The BSIMM Community Conference follows the release of the BSIMM8 study, a published analysis of software security data collected from 109 participating firms. The BSIMM, in its eighth iteration, along with the largest BSIMM conference to date, reflects a flourishing community of organizations and professionals dedicated to improving the state of software security. Synopsys also hosts an annual BSIMM Community Conference in Europe in the spring.

About the BSIMM

Started in 2008, the Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) is a tool for measuring and evaluating software security initiatives. A data-driven model and measurement tool developed through the careful study and analysis of software security initiatives, the BSIMM includes real-world data from more than 100 organizations. The BSIMM is an open standard that includes a framework based on software security practices, which an organization can use to assess its own efforts in software security. For more information, visit https://www.bsimm.com.

About the Synopsys Software Integrity Platform

Synopsys offers the most comprehensive solution for building integrity—security and quality— into the software development lifecycle and supply chain. The Software Integrity Platform unites leading testing technologies, automated analysis, and experts to create a robust portfolio of products and services. This portfolio enables companies to develop personalized programs for detecting and remediating defects and vulnerabilities early in the development process, minimizing risk and maximizing productivity. Synopsys, a recognized leader in application security testing (AST), is uniquely positioned to adapt and apply best practices to new technologies and trends such as IoT, DevOps, CI/CD, and the Cloud.