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Overview
Black Duck helps enterprises manage open-source security and compliance with end-to-end visibility. While its advanced features may be overwhelming for smaller teams, its automation and detailed vulnerability insights simplify complex tasks. Overall, it is a reliable solution for organizations that need comprehensive risk management and airtight compliance.
Black Duck Specifications
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Audits And Reporting
- Cloud Security
- Web Application Security
Black Duck Features
AI-Generated Code
Black Duck helps organizations harness the speed of AI-assisted development while managing its inherent risks. The platform automatically scans code suggested by AI tools, identifying potential security vulnerabilities or complex open-source license issues that may be introduced. This allows development teams to innovate quickly without sacrificing the security and compliance of their applications.
API Security Testing
The platform provides robust API security testing solutions designed to find and fix vulnerabilities in the critical endpoints that connect modern applications. Utilizing dynamic analysis (DAST) techniques, the tool actively probes APIs to discover flaws in authentication, authorization, and data handling before they can be exploited by attackers. This
Application Security Testing
Black Duck offers a comprehensive Application Security Testing (AST) suite that integrates security into every phase of the development lifecycle. The platform unifies multiple analysis types, including Static Analysis (SAST), Dynamic Analysis (DAST), and Interactive Analysis (IAST), into a single solution. This consolidated approach provides developers with a complete view of application risk, enabling them to find and fix flaws efficiently.
Software Supply Chain Security
It secures the software supply chain by providing deep visibility and control over the open-source components used in applications. Its industry-leading Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tool automatically identifies all dependencies, flags known vulnerabilities, and manages open-source license compliance obligations.
Pros And Cons of Black Duck
Pros
Wide range of CI/CD integration options
Flexible for diverse DevOps tech stacks
High accuracy in component detection
Cons
Upgrading can be complex and time-consuming
Scan results can be inconsistent
Black Duck Reviews
Total 29 reviews
4.2
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars45%
4
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3
Stars14%
2
Stars3%
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Share your experience
Gaurav P.
Medical Devices, N/A employees
More than a year
“Great for pipeline security”
Pros
Getting it integrated is painless. You can drop Black Duck into CI/CD pipelines and shift security left in the SDLC which bolsters security across the board.
Cons
Reporting still has room for improvement. Embargo vulnerabilities especially potential ones, are not updated with CVE scores as quickly or as easily as they should be.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Sam W.
Airlines/Aviation, N/A employees
More than a year
“Unmatched security coverage”
Pros
It gives you outstanding visibility into software security and the coverage is excellent. In my opinion, it's the best option out there especially since you can integrate it at scale without much trouble.
Cons
The on-premise deployment can be very challenging to get up and running. It involves downloading massive amounts of data which takes a lot of bandwidth, plus significant processing to unpack everything and complete the setup. A cloud-based option may be worth considering.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Sharique K.
Hospital & Health Care, N/A employees
More than a year
“Simple maintainence and regular updated”
Pros
Keeping the vulnerability list current is one of this tool's biggest strengths. Maintenance and administration are easy to manage and integrating it with different CI/CD toolsets is effortless which really supports strong DevSecOps practices.
Cons
If there's any challenge at all, it's more about DevSecOps still being relatively new overall so developers and engineers need time to become more familiar with these security concepts.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pricing plans does Black Duck offer?
The vendor offers customizable Black Duck price plans. Get in touch for a tailored Black Duck cost estimate.
What level of support does Black Duck offer?
Black Duck offers support via customer portal.
What other apps does Black Duck integrate with?
Black Duck integrates with a wide range of development tools, including IDEs like Visual Studio and IntelliJ IDEA, SCMs like GitHub and Bitbucket, and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps.
What languages does Black Duck support?
Black Duck software is primarily available in English and Japanese languages.
Does Black Duck offer a mobile app?
No, it doesn’t offer a mobile app.
Does Black Duck offer an API?
Yes, it offers an API.
Who are the typical users of Black Duck?
Black Duck features include businesses across various industries and sectors, such as automotive, financial services, healthcare, and the public sector.