Cigital was established in 1992 with grants from DARPA[9][10] In 1999 the firm created ITS4, which according to Cigital, was the world's first static analysis tool.[11] The technology in this product was eventually licensed to Kleiner Perkins and used as the basis for the creation of Fortify Software in 2003. In 2010, Fortify was acquired by Hewlett Packard for $300 million.[12]
BSIMM (Build Security In Maturity Model)[13] is a software security measurement framework that helps organizations compare their software security to other organizations.[14] BSIMM was started as a joint project by Cigital and Fortify Software.[15][16]
In 2002, Cigital announced finding a vulnerability in Visual C++ .Net compiler[17][18][19] (related to a GS compiler flag being inefficient).[20] Cigital was criticized for not following responsible disclosure in this case,[20] however, Cigital has defended its position due to the nature of the vulnerability.[20]
On November 30, 2016, Cigital was acquired by Synopsys, an electronic design automation company.[21]
Acquisitionsedit
In November 2014, Cigital acquired IViz Security an information security company which is into on-demand application penetration testing.
In November 2016, it was announced that Synopsys, Inc. would be acquiring Cigital and Codiscope.[22]
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External linksedit
Synopsys Software Integrity Website
December 15, 2023
cigital, software, security, managed, services, firm, based, dulles, services, they, offered, included, application, security, testing, penetration, testing, architecture, analysis, also, provided, instructor, security, training, products, such, secureassist, . Cigital was a software security managed services firm based in Dulles VA 3 The services they offered included application security testing penetration testing and architecture analysis Cigital also provided instructor led security training and products such as SecureAssist a static analysis tool that acts as an application security spellchecker for developers 4 5 6 7 8 CigitalTypePublicIndustrysoftware securityFounded1992 as Reliable Software Technologies renamed in 2000 to Cigital 1 Fateacquired by SynopsysHeadquartersMountain View CA Dulles VA U S Number of locationsAtlanta Bangalore Bloomington Boston Chicago Dallas Minneapolis New York Santa Clara Seattle LondonArea servedWorldwideKey peopleGary McGrawServicesArchitecture Analysis Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Static Analysis Training Policy DevelopmentOwnerPublic CompanyNumber of employees400 security consultants 2 ParentSynopsysWebsitehttps www synopsys com software integrity html Contents 1 History 2 Acquisitions 3 References 4 External linksHistory editCigital was established in 1992 with grants from DARPA 9 10 In 1999 the firm created ITS4 which according to Cigital was the world s first static analysis tool 11 The technology in this product was eventually licensed to Kleiner Perkins and used as the basis for the creation of Fortify Software in 2003 In 2010 Fortify was acquired by Hewlett Packard for 300 million 12 BSIMM Build Security In Maturity Model 13 is a software security measurement framework that helps organizations compare their software security to other organizations 14 BSIMM was started as a joint project by Cigital and Fortify Software 15 16 In 2002 Cigital announced finding a vulnerability in Visual C Net compiler 17 18 19 related to a GS compiler flag being inefficient 20 Cigital was criticized for not following responsible disclosure in this case 20 however Cigital has defended its position due to the nature of the vulnerability 20 On November 30 2016 Cigital was acquired by Synopsys an electronic design automation company 21 Acquisitions editIn November 2014 Cigital acquired IViz Security an information security company which is into on demand application penetration testing In November 2016 it was announced that Synopsys Inc would be acquiring Cigital and Codiscope 22 References edit Cigital Inc profile The Cigital Story Cigital May 2016 Archived from the original on August 3 2016 Retrieved May 27 2016 Schafer Sarah January 25 2001 Cigital Helps Wired World Stay That Way Dulles Firm Works to Minimize Its Clients Risks of Software Failure The Washington Post Home cigital com Johnston Nicholas August 26 2002 Cigital Sees Secure Opportunities Already Profitable the 10 Year Old Software Maker Is Poised to Grow The Washington Post Overly Steven October 7 2013 The Download Dulles Based Cigital Secures 50M from Private Equity Firm LR Partners Posted 2013 10 07 15 56 28 Software Security Firm Brings in Private Equity Shop to Expand in Existing Markets Reach New Ones The Washington Post King Mason October 7 2013 Town gown and techies team up in Bloomington Indianapolis Business Journal Smeltz Adam October 7 2013 Hackers Who Attack U S in Line for Lucrative Payoffs Pittsburgh Tribune Review Retrieved October 27 2012 dead link Calnan Christopher Praetorian pours profits into new products Retrieved 28 June 2013 Reliable Software Technologies Corp SBIRSource Retrieved 29 July 2013 ITS4 Software Security Tool Archived from the original on 21 April 2015 Retrieved 21 April 2015 Rao Leena 17 August 2010 HP Acquires Software Security Company Fortify Tech Crunch Building Security In Maturity Model BSIMM www bsimm com Retrieved 2019 08 29 McGraw Gary rian Chess Sammy Migues March 16 2009 Software In security The Building Security In Maturity Model BSIMM InformIT Retrieved 28 June 2013 The Rocky Road To More Secure Code Wall Street and Technology New Effort Hopes to Improve Software Security Wall Street Journal Microsoft s New Compiler Program Has Security Flaw Consultancy Says WSJ Flaw spotted in new Microsoft tool CNet Net Security Company Reports Flaw Associated Press February 15 2002 a b c Was Cigital security warning too hasty CNet Synopsys Completes Acquisitions of Cigital and Codiscope Retrieved 2018 10 29 Synopsys SNPS to Acquire Cigital and Codiscope StreetInsider com Retrieved 11 November 2016 External links editSynopsys Software Integrity Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cigital amp oldid 1175028731, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
