Jul 28, 2023 |
Understanding and Applying the OpenSSF Criticality Score in Open Source Projects
At Open Source Summit North America earlier this year as a 10th grader, Nathan Naveen, gave a talk about OpenSSF Criticality Score. Nathan takes a look at why understanding tools like the Criticality Score is a valuable skill for anyone involved in open source contributions, no matter your age. Read more.
Jul 27, 2023 |
In Blog
OpenSSF Vulnerability Disclosures Working Group Helps Guide and Automate Handling Risk
The OpenSSF Vulnerability Disclosures Working Group aims to improve open source security by developing and advocating well-managed vulnerability reporting and communication. We do so by documenting and supporting best vulnerability disclosure and coordination practices and help share information on vulnerability information. The group is highly involved with the ecosystem and… Read more.
Jul 21, 2023 |
Manage how you protect your assets at scale with SBOMs
While many in the industry realize the value of having a software bill of materials, creators still need to generate high-fidelity SBOMs, and software consumers must ingest and enforce actions based on a given SBOM for it to be a useful endeavor. Otherwise, we’re just adding more to the pile… Read more.
Jul 20, 2023 |
Fuzz Introspector: optimizing fuzzing workflows
Fuzz Introspector is an open source tool that at its core provides insights and suggestions for improvements on how a given project is being fuzzed. In this blog post we present background information and updates on Fuzz Introspector, which is developed in a collaboration between OpenSSF and Google’s OSS-Fuzz. Read more.
Jul 19, 2023 |
In Blog
OpenSSF Day Europe Agenda Now Live
The OpenSSF Day Europe agenda is now live! We will be hosting a full day of interesting session presentations, panels, and lightning talks on September 18th, colocated with Open Source Summit Europe in Bilbao, Spain. Plan to join us to discuss the latest and greatest in ongoing efforts to secure… Read more.
Jun 30, 2023 |
In Blog
SBOM Everywhere and the Security Tooling Working Group: Providing the Best Security Tools for Open Source Developers
This month, we present a spotlight on the SBOM Everywhere initiative, housed under the OpenSSF Security Tooling Working Group. The mission of the Security Tooling Working Group is to identify, evaluate, improve, develop & ease deployment of universally-accessible, developer focused tooling to help the open source community secure their code. Read more.
Jun 22, 2023 |
PSF Welcomes New Security Developer in Residence with Support from Alpha-Omega
Through funding by the OpenSSF’s Alpha-Omega Project, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) has hired a new security developer in residence as part of a year-long security enhancement initiative. PSF announced their intention to fill this role back in January, and after a thorough search, they have chosen Seth Michael Larson! Read more.
Jun 20, 2023 |
Why SBOM Generators Need to Accurately Represent Open Source Licenses
SBOMs enable organizations to identify vulnerabilities, track open-source usage, and ensure compliance with numerous licensing obligations. Having a “single source of truth” for security and licensing information helps everyone. Let’s take a look at why SBOM Generators need to accurately represent Open Source Licenses. Read more.
Jun 7, 2023 |
In Blog
OpenSSF Day at Open Source Summit Europe: Call for Proposals Now Open
We’re pleased to announce we are hosting OpenSSF Day at Open Source Summit Europe on Monday, September 18th and the call for proposals is now open. The full day program will feature keynotes from Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) contributors and thought leaders. This is your chance to meet fellow open… Read more.
May 31, 2023 |
In Blog
OpenSSF Supply Chain Integrity Working Group Provides Security Guidance, Practical Frameworks, and Tools
Within the OpenSSF Supply Chain Integrity Working Group (SCI WG), we’re hosting a global community of individuals and organizations collaborating on scalable standardized attestable practices for supply chain security. Along the way we’re developing a shared vocabulary for the industry, a common problem model, and uniform frameworks spanning languages and… Read more.