Software security testing firm Synopsys has acquired Tinfoil Security in a deal aimed at increasing its dynamic application security testing (DAST) capabilities, the company announced today.

In addition to providing additional capabilities to test dynamic applications, Tinfoil Security brings API testing to Synopsys. All of the capabilities of Tinfoil Security will become part of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group and its suite of automated testing applications.

Synopsys announced that the acquisition of Tinfoil Security is not material to Synopsys financials, and details of the deal are not being publicly disclosed.

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