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OpenSSF Alpha-Omega ISRG Prossimo Rustls Rust for Linux

Sep 18, 2023 | OpenSSF

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Advancing Rustls and Rust for Linux with OpenSSF Support

Prossimo continues to advance the functionality and scalability of the Rustls TLS library and the Rust for Linux effort thanks to $530,000 in funding from the OpenSSF’s Alpha-Omega project. This funding will further Prossimo’s efforts to bring memory safety to critical components of the Internet and further OpenSSF’s Alpha-Omega project’s… Read more.
OpenSSF New Members September 2023

Sep 18, 2023 | OpenSSF

OpenSSF Welcomes New Members in Support of Securing Open Source Software

We welcome six new members from leading technology firms to the OpenSSF. New general members include Mend.io, RTX, Shopify, SlimAI, and Stacklok. New associate member, the Rust Foundation, also joins. Technical communities continue to prioritize investment in open source security and recognize the role of supporting and sustaining open source… Read more.
SLSA Tech Talk - Oct 5

Sep 15, 2023 | OpenSSF

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Join us for an OpenSSF Tech Talk on SLSA

Join us for an OpenSSF Tech Talk on SLSA. We’ll delve into the world of SLSA and its transformative impact on software supply chain security. You will get a comprehensive overview of SLSA and dig into SLSA fundamentals, trust and transparency in software artifacts, SLSA framework levels, the industry impact… Read more.
LF Vulnerability Reporting

Sep 14, 2023 | OpenSSF

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What You Need to Know About the Linux Foundation’s New Vulnerability Reporting Policy

The Linux Foundation introduces our new vulnerability disclosure policy, which clarifies how vulnerability reporters should connect with the Linux Foundation project maintainers who are able to resolve issues. Read more.
Secure Code Management Best Practices Guide

Sep 14, 2023 | OpenSSF

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OpenSSF Releases Source Code Management Best Practices Guide

We are excited to announce the release of the Source Code Management (SCM) Best Practices Guide by the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Best Practices Working Group. This guide is a comprehensive resource dedicated to raising awareness and education for securing and implementing best practices for SCM platforms, including GitHub… Read more.
OpenSSF_Secure_Open_Source_Software_SOSS_Summit

Sep 13, 2023 | OpenSSF

OpenSSF Gathers US Government and Industry Leaders at Secure Open Source Software Summit 2023

The OpenSSF brought together US Government (USG) officials from the National Security Council (NSC), Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) among others with industry leaders at the Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Summit 2023. Participants at the Summit discussed the security… Read more.

Sep 12, 2023 | OpenSSF

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CISA’s Open Source Software Security Roadmap

We’re excited about the announcement of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)’s Open Source Software Security Roadmap. The Roadmap, released today, clearly articulates a risk assessment and implementation plan to help secure open source software (OSS) usage in the US Federal Government and private sector. Read more.

Sep 11, 2023 | Jennifer Bly

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Sessions Not to Miss at Open Source Summit and OpenSSF Day Europe

Open Source Summit Europe in Bilbao, Spain is only one week away! Join us as in-person or virtual attendee for both OpenSSF Day Europe and Open Source Summit Europe. Here are some sessions you won’t want to miss from both events. Read more.
Alpha-Omega Mentorship Program

Sep 8, 2023 | OpenSSF

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Behind the Scenes of the Alpha-Omega Summer Mentorship Program

The Alpha Omega Summer Mentorship Program recently wrapped up and was a resounding success. The program connected senior software security engineers with newcomers to open source, software development, and security research. Entry-level contributors had the opportunity to help accelerate Omega's mission under the guidance of experienced mentors. Get a behind-the-scenes… Read more.
VDR-VEX-OpenVEX-CSAF

Sep 7, 2023 | OpenSSF

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VDR, VEX, OpenVEX and CSAF

Early adopters of SBOM have proposed new standards as well as updates to existing standards to specify the status of each vulnerability alongside the SBOM itself. In this context, existing practices such as VDR, CSAF, and emerging standards VEX and OpenVEX are playing a key role. Read more.