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The OpenSSF is a cross-industry collaboration that brings together leaders to improve the security of open source software (OSS) by building an expert community, targeted initiatives, and best practices.

OpenSSF serves as the cross-industry focal point for securing investment and resources to improve open source software supply chain security for all. Join your industry peers in helping build and shape the open source security ecosystem.

Why join?

Organizations join OpenSSF because they want to take an active role in supporting the growth and evolution of the open source security:

  • Network with other members of OpenSSF
  • Support the community by helping fund services that OpenSSF-hosted projects rely on
  • Demonstrate thought leadership in open source security
  • Raise awareness of OpenSSF projects and working groups so they can quickly reach critical mass
  • Be part of defining and maintaining technologies, standards, and research at the forefront of the industry

OpenSSF members receive the opportunity to participate in unique, wide-reaching community, networking and marketing programs. These programs provide a trusted, neutral view of projects and working groups supporting real value to customers. Differentiate and be recognized as a leader in open source security.

Join OpenSSF

Membership Tiers

Premier

  • Hold one (1) guaranteed seat on the OpenSSF Governing Board + one alternate (1) representative.
  • Appoint one (1) voting representative to any committees of the Governing Board such as the Governance, Public Policy, Marketing, and Budget & Finance.
  • Access to the OpenSSF Member Desk for member support and individualized onboarding with OpenSSF staff.
  • Two invites to our member-exclusive OpenSSF Board Meeting before the Linux Foundation Member Summit, which fosters collaboration, innovation, and partnerships among the leading projects and organizations working to drive digital transformation with open source technologies.
  • Enjoy most prominent placement in displays of membership including website, landscape and marketing materials.
  • Potential to Host Open Source Security Projects on OpenSSF Github subject to approval
  • “Exclusive Executive session on Open Source Security adoption to be prominently featured. Up to one (1) per quarter.”
  • Opportunity to submit blog content to the OpenSSF blog. Up to one (1) per year.
  • Opportunity to submit content to OpenSSF newsletter.
  • Opportunity for membership testimonial and spotlight of an individual from Member company on the OpenSSF Blog via a membership interview. Up to one (1) per quarter.
  • Publish Technical Security Case Studies (e.g., Research Thesis) on OpenSSF. Up to one (1) per quarter.
  • 10 in-person tickets per year to SOSS Community Days. Can be divided amongst any SOSS Community Days in Europe, Japan, and North America.
  • Access to the OpenSSF Job Board
  • Opportunity to cross promote your content on OpenSSF social media channels
  • Have OpenSSF follow your social media accounts by providing your accounts.
  • Mentioned in Quarterly Momentum Press Release with a select quote and graphic (upon joining)
  • Issue a joint press release with OpenSSF upon membership.
  • 10% Discount on Sponsorship of OpenSSF Hosted Events
  • Opportunity to host security training course, Developing Secure Software (LFD121), on member’s Learning Management System (LMS) for unlimited, complimentary access for employees.
  • 50-seat, 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)
  • Collaborate on OpenSSF strategy and roadmap through 1-on-1s with the OpenSSF leadership at least once a quarter.

General

  • Participate in elections between only other General members to appoint one (1) representative to the OpenSSF Governing Board. Three (3) total General representatives will be elected to represent all General members. Voice your opinions amongst the leaders in the industry and help determine the strategic direction of OpenSSF. 
  • Access to the OpenSSF Member Desk for member support and individualized onboarding with OpenSSF staff.
  • Identify your organization as a member and display your logo on the OpenSSF website, landscape and in marketing materials.
  • Potential to Host Open Source Security Projects on OpenSSF Github subject to approval
  • Participate in OpenSSF Podcast. Up to one (1) bi-annually.
  • Opportunity to submit blog content to the OpenSSF blog. Up to one (1) bi-annually.
  • Opportunity to submit content to OpenSSF newsletter
  • Opportunity for membership testimonial and spotlight an individual from Member company on the OpenSSF Blog by submitting a bio. Up to one (1) bi-annually.
  • Publish Technical Security Case Studies (e.g., Research Thesis) on OpenSSF. Up to one (1) bi-annually.
  • 5 in-person tickets per year to SOSS Community Days. Can be divided amongst any SOSS Community Days in Europe, Japan, and North America.
  • Access to the OpenSSF Job Board
  • Opportunity to cross promote your content on OpenSSF social media channels
  • Have OpenSSF follow your social media accounts by providing your accounts.
  • Mentioned in Quarterly Momentum Press Release with a select quote and graphic (upon joining)
  • 10% Discount on Sponsorship of OpenSSF Hosted Events
  • 10-seat, annual subscription (provided by the LF membership and not OpenSSF membership benefit)
  • Participate in the General Member Forum

Associate

  • Participate in elections to appoint one (1) Associate Representative to the Governing Board of the Associate Members
  • Access to the OpenSSF Member Desk for member support and individualized onboarding with OpenSSF staff.
  • Identify your organization as a member and display your logo on the OpenSSF website, landscape and in marketing materials
  • Potential to Host Open Source Security Projects on OpenSSF Github subject to approval
  • Participate in OpenSSF Podcast. Up to one (1) per year.
  • Opportunity to submit blog content to the OpenSSF blog. Up to one (1) per year.
  • Opportunity for membership testimonial and spotlight of Member company on the OpenSSF Blog by submitting a membership bio. Up to one (1) per year.
  • Publish Technical Security Case Studies (e.g., Research Thesis) on OpenSSF. Up to one (1) per year.
  • 2 in-person tickets per year to SOSS Community Days. Can be divided amongst any SOSS Community Days in Europe, Japan, and North America.
  • Potential access to the OpenSSF Job Board
  • Opportunity to cross promote your content on OpenSSF social media channels
  • Have OpenSSF follow your social media accounts by providing your accounts.
  • Mentioned in Quarterly Momentum Press Release with a select quote and graphic (upon joining)
  • Accredited Educational Institutions and OpenSSF members are eligible to host this security training course, on their Learning Management System (LMS) for unlimited, complimentary access for students and employees.
  • Participate in Associate Member Online Town Halls

Membership Pricing

Membership Tier New to LF Existing LF Member
Premier $270,000 $250,000
General See Fee Scale See Fee Scale
Associate / Academic / Non-Profit Free Free
Consolidated Employees New to LF Existing LF Member
5,000+ $40,000 $20,000
500 - 4,999 $30,000 $15,000
100 - 499 $20,000 $10,000
< 100 $10,000 $5,000