Adapting a security tool for performing security analysis on a software application
US9507940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/033
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for adapting a security tool for performing security analysis on a software application. In one embodiment, a method includes maintaining a registry of security tools; receiving code for a software application; and comparing component criteria for each security tool against each component of the software application, wherein the component criteria for each respective security tool indicate which components the respective security tool is designed to analyze for security vulnerabilities. The method also includes generating a tool-specific package for each component of the software application, wherein the tool-specific package comprises one or more security tools that are designed to analyze the respective component for security vulnerabilities.
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