Jun 20, 2022 |
In Blog
OpenSSF Makes Secure Software Development Training Available on Organizations’ Learning Management Systems
The free "Developing Secure Software" (LFD121) online training course is now available through SCORM Connect, so that organizations with their own SCORM-compliant Learning Management Systems (LMSs) can integrate the course into their own LMSs. Making this training that is available for free through Linux Foundation Training & Certification also accessible… Read more.
Jun 20, 2022 |
OpenSSF Funds Python and Eclipse Foundations and Acquires SOS.dev through Alpha-Omega Project
As part of the OpenSSF’s continued investment in critical open-source projects, we are pleased to announce that the OpenSSF’s Alpha-Omega Project has committed to $800,000 in funding split equally among the Python Software Foundation (PSF) and the Eclipse Foundation to fund critical security roles. We are also happy to announce… Read more.
Jun 9, 2022 |
In Blog
Introducing Fuzz Introspector, an OpenSSF Tool to Improve Fuzzing Coverage
We are excited to announce an initial release of Fuzz Introspector, a collaborative effort from OpenSSF members, that provides actionable insights for developers to identify fuzzing coverage blockers by analyzing functions, static call graphs, and runtime coverage information. Resolving these blockers will help unlock improved fuzzing coverage, resulting in more… Read more.
May 11, 2022 |
In Blog
Testimony to the US House Committee on Science and Technology
We’re pleased to share that Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF General Manager, testified to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology today. Brian's testimony shares the work being done within the Open Source Security Foundation and broader open source software community to improve security and trustworthiness of… Read more.
Apr 28, 2022 |
In Blog
Introducing Package Analysis: Scanning open source packages for malicious behavior
By Caleb Brown and David A. Wheeler, on behalf of Securing Critical Projects Working Group Today we're pleased to announce the initial prototype version of the Package Analysis project, an OpenSSF project addressing the challenge of identifying malicious packages in popular open source repositories. In just one month of analysis,… Read more.
Apr 19, 2022 |
In Blog
Your Favorite Software Repositories, Now Working Together
Authors: Dustin Ingram (Google), Jacques Chester (Shopify) A software repository is a critical component of any open source ecosystem: it provides a trusted central channel to publish, store and distribute open-source third-party software to all consumers. Package indexes and package managers exist for almost every software ecosystem, and share many… Read more.
Apr 18, 2022 |
OpenSSF Selects Node.js as Initial Project to Improve Supply Chain Security
Authors: Brian Behlendorf, OpenSSF, and Robin Bender Ginn, OpenJS Foundation Today, we’re excited to announce that Node.js is the first open source community to be supported by OpenSSF's Alpha-Omega Project. Alpha-Omega is committing $300k to bolster the Node.js security team and vulnerability remediation efforts through the rest of 2022, with… Read more.
Mar 30, 2022 |
In Blog
Free Developing Secure Software Training Course From OpenSSF Now Available
Log4Shell, SolarWinds Compromise, Heartbleed – cybersecurity breaches have become household names in recent years. These issues are costing organizations billions of dollars in prevention and remediation costs, yet at the same time they are becoming ever more common. Reacting to breaches after the fact is useful, but not enough; such… Read more.
Mar 17, 2022 |
In Blog
Open Source is Global, So OpenSSF Must Be Too
There was once a time when we marveled at the global nature of the open source user and contributor community, when it was a thrill to get a question or patch from an address ending in .nz or .jp or .cl., or to hear about your software running at the… Read more.
Feb 2, 2022 |
OpenSSF Webinar: Introduction to Project Alpha-Omega
We've scheduled a webinar on February 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM US/Pacific time for anyone who wants to learn more about Project Alpha-Omega and registration is now open! Hear from Brian Behlendorf (OpenSSF GM), David A. Wheeler (OpenSSF Director of Security), and Alpha-Omega project leaders Michael Scovetta (Microsoft) and Michael… Read more.