Blackmagic Design Security Assessment
Creative & Design
DaVinci Resolve 12 combines professional non-linear video editing with an advanced color corrector so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!
9-Dimension Security Framework
Identity & Access Management
API Security
AI Integration Security
NEWInfrastructure Security
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Breach History
AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)
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Last updated: January 17, 2026 at 07:45 PM
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Data Coverage
4/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 4 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.
Evaluation Friction
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Comprehensive Security Analysis
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Security Analysis
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Security Grade | C+ | Needs Improvement |
| Risk Level | High | Not recommended |
| Enterprise Readiness | 50% | Gaps Exist |
| Critical Gaps | 0 | None |
Security Assessment
| Category | Score | Status | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Breach History | 100/100 | excellent | Maintain current controls |
| 🟡 Vulnerability Management | 85/100 | good | Maintain current controls |
| 🟠 Identity & Access Management | 60/100 | needs_improvement | Monitor and improve gradually |
| 🟠 Infrastructure Security | 50/100 | needs_improvement | Review and enhance controls |
| 🟠 API Security | 30/100 | needs_improvement | Add rate limiting and authentication |
| 🟠 Data Protection | 20/100 | needs_improvement | Implement encryption at rest, TLS/HTTPS, and 1 more |
Overall Grade: C+ (49/100)
Critical Security Gaps
| Gap | Severity | Business Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 No dedicated security documentation page | LOW | Extended due diligence process | Request security whitepaper or public audit reports |
Total Gaps Identified: 1 | Critical/High Priority: 0
Compliance Status
| Framework | Status | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| ISO 27001 | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| GDPR | ❌ Missing | High Priority |
| HIPAA | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
| PCI DSS | ❓ Unknown | Verify Status |
Warning: No compliance certifications verified. Extensive due diligence required.
Operational Excellence
| Metric | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Status Page | ✅ Available | https://status.blackmagicdesign.com |
| Documentation Quality | ❌ 4/10 | No SDKs |
| SLA Commitment | ✅ Published | Formal SLA available |
| API Versioning | ⚠️ None | No version control |
| Support Channels | ℹ️ 1 channels |
Operational Facts Extracted: 7 data points from operational_maturity enrichment
Integration Requirements
| Aspect | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3-5 days (manual setup required) | Estimated deployment timeline |
| Known Issues | Manual user provisioning may be required, Limited API automation capabilities, No automated user lifecycle management, Additional security controls needed | Implementation considerations |
Authentication Capabilities
| Method | Tier Requirement | Evidence Source |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ OAuth 2.0 | All Tiers | auth_discovery (90% confidence) |
| ✅ SSO (SAML/OAuth) | Enterprise | sso_discovery (90% confidence) |
Authentication Facts Extracted: 0 data points from auth_evidence enrichment
⚠️ Inherent Risk Consideration
Data Sensitivity: This application stores sensitive data:
Risk Level: LOW - Contains
Compliance & Certifications
API Intelligence
Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for Blackmagic Design.
API Intelligence
API intelligence structure found but no operations extracted. May require manual review.
Incomplete API Intelligence
Our automated extraction found API documentation but couldn't extract specific operations. This may require manual review or vendor assistance.
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Security Posture & Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of Blackmagic Design's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Maturity
Support, SLAs, and documentation quality
Authentication Data Not Yet Assessed
We haven't collected authentication and authorization data for Blackmagic Design yet.
Security Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blackmagic Design
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