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Join OpenSSF

The OpenSSF serves as the focal point for securing investment and resources to improve open source software security. Organizations are invited to join as members to collaborate with industry peers, contribute to impactful initiatives, and help shape the open source security ecosystem.

Membership Benefits

BenefitPremierGeneralAssociate
Hold one (1) voting seat on the OpenSSF Governing Board + one alternate (1) representative.
Invitation to the member-exclusive OpenSSF Board Meeting held before the Linux Foundation Member Summit.
Quarterly 1-on-1 strategy sessions with OpenSSF leadership.
Quarterly 1-on-1 discussions with OpenSSF Chief Security Architect.
Access to private, Chatham House Rule initiatives such as CRA, Bug Smashing Allies, and other member-only efforts.
Member-level representative(s) to the OpenSSF Governing Board.Participate in election to elect One (1) seat per ten (10) General Members, max three (3) representatives.Submit nominations to GB for appointment of one (1) Associate Member representative.
One (1) voting representative to any committees of the Governing Board such as the Governance, Public Policy, Marketing, and Budget & Finance.General members can send 1 observer to Governance, Public Policy, Marketing committees.
Participate in Member Town Hall
Featured in Quarterly Momentum press release with a quote and graphic (upon joining).
Option to publish a joint press release announcing your membership.
Access to the OpenSSF Member Desk for member support and individualized onboarding with OpenSSF staff.
Submit content for inclusion in the OpenSSF newsletter.
Membership Spotlight interview or feature on the OpenSSF blog.One (1) per quarterTwo (2) per yearOne(1) per year
Publish technical security reports (e.g., whitepapers, case studies, research thesis) on OpenSSF.One (1) per quarterTwo (2) per yearOne(1) per year
Submit blog content for publication on the OpenSSF blog.One (1) per quarterTwo (2) per yearOne(1) per year
Highlighted podcast interviews with Premier members as industry thought leaders.
Participate as a guest in OpenSSF podcasts or TechTalks.One (1) per quarterTwo (2) per yearOne(1) per year
Cross-promote your content through OpenSSF social media channels.
Your logo displayed on the OpenSSF website member landscape, Annual Report, and other marketing materials.
Host OpenSSF security training courses through your LMS with unlimited employee access.
Annual subscription granting access to our library of eLearning courses and certification exams. Each seat gets access to up to two certification exams per year along with unlimited learning. (Benefit requires a signed MSA for training)Fifty (50) seatsTen (10) seats
Access to Q&A sessions for OpenSSF courses.
Foundation briefing to internal staff/OSPO/leadership (once every 2 years)
10% sponsorship discount for OpenSSF-hosted events.
Invitations to exclusive, invite-only OpenSSF events (such as policy summits).Three (3) seatsOne (1) seat
In-person Community Day tickets per year. Can be divided amongst the Community Days hosted in different global locations throughout the year.Ten (10) seatsFive (5) seats
Participation in executive roundtables and virtual networking panels.
Showcase demos and engage attendees at OpenSSF event booths.
Annual staff presentation at internal/hosted event/conference (pending availability).
Feature your organization’s events on the OpenSSF Events Calendar.
Access to the OpenSSF Job Board

Member Fee Scale

Membership TierNew to LFExisting LF Member
Premier$270,000$250,000
GeneralSee Fee ScaleSee Fee Scale
Associate / Academic / Non-ProfitFreeFree

* The Associate Member category of OpenSSF Membership is limited to nonprofit academic institutions, nonprofit research-focused institutions, nonprofit open source foundations, and government entities.

General Member Scale

Consolidated EmployeesPrice
5,000+$50,000
1000 - 4,999$35,000
500 - 999$20,000
100 - 499$10,000
< 100$5,000