OpenSSF Scorecard is a way for maintainers and users of open source projects to better understand the security of a given project. Maintainers can get feedback on the security of their project, and suggestions on how to make it more secure. Users of open source software can use Scorecard results to make informed decisions about…
Community Updates Metrics & Metadata WG The Working Group “Metrics & Metadata” (formerly “Identifying Security Threats”) started three years ago by releasing the first version of the paper “Threats, Risks,...
Community Updates SOSS Task Force – Trusted Repository Security Initiative (TRSI-TF) Advocating for Transparent and Secure Practices To join, simply fill out this Doodle Poll to show your interest! Open Source Security...
Join our first Tech Talk of 2024, where organizations will discuss the importance of adopting OpenSSF Scorecard. OpenSSF Scorecard helps open source maintainers improve their security best practices and helps consumers judge whether their dependencies are safe.
AMMAN, JORDAN, March 4, 2024 – Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), Linux Foundation Training and Certification (LF T&C), and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) are thrilled to announce an initiative...
In Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), we shine a light on those who go above and beyond in enriching our community. The Golden Egg Awards recognize individuals as the driving force behind innovation. More than just a token of appreciation, the Golden Egg symbolizes gratitude for their selfless dedication to securing open source projects through…
We're excited to announce that the agenda for Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Community Day NA on April 15, 2024 is now available! Join us for a day of technical talks, panels, and a Table Top Exercise (TTX). SOSS Community Day is co-located with Open Source Summit North America in Seattle, WA.
The US Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) report Back to the Building Blocks: A Path Toward Secure and Measurable Software, was released today. The report provides valuable insights into strategies to improve software security. This paper emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in mitigating vulnerabilities by examining pivotal principles such as memory safety,…
The Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Fusion Conference by the OpenSSF is a leading event for open source professionals, uniting diverse experts from software developers to CISOs and tech pioneers. It's not just an event; it's a push toward a more secure digital future.
In this post, we will explore how Yahoo leverages Sigstore, in concert with Athenz, an open source platform for managing X.509 certificates, as an internal Certificate Authority, to sign and verify container images.
