Linux Foundation and OpenSSF Release Cybersecurity Skills Framework to Strengthen Enterprise Readiness
New Customizable Global Framework Aligns IT Job Roles with Practical Cybersecurity Skills SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 14, 2025 – The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through…
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OpenSSF Launches Free Course to Prepare Developers for the EU Cyber Resilience Act
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 29, 2025 – The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), in collaboration with LF Education, announces the general availability of LFEL1001, a free online course designed…
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Linux Foundation Research Reports Reveal Wide Spectrum for Cyber Resilience Act Readiness and Compliance
SAN FRANCISCO – March 18, 2024 – The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the publication of two groundbreaking research reports, both in partnership with…
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OpenSSF Hosts 2025 Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to Tackle Open Source Security Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 11, 2025 – The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) successfully hosted its 2025 Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 4. The summit brought together…
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OpenSSF Announces Initial Release of the Open Source Project Security Baseline
New Initiative Aims to Enhance Open Source Software Security Through Tiered Best Practices SAN FRANCISCO – February 25, 2025 – The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is pleased to announce…
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Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF Launch Initiative to Prepare Maintainers, Manufacturers, and Open Source Stewards for Global Cybersecurity Legislation
BRUSSELS – JANUARY 31, 2025 – Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF are excited to announce a global joint initiative to help prepare maintainers, manufacturers, and open source stewards for the…
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In the Face of Mounting Regulatory Oversight, Honda and Guidewire Join Industry Leaders Securing Software Development at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
Growing Member Base and Launch of SOSS Community Day India Continue to Advance Open Source Software Security Delhi, India – December 10, 2024 – The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF),…
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Open Source Usage Trends and Security Challenges Revealed in New Study
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2024 -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the release of "Census III of Free and Open Source Software – Application…
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OpenSSF Welcomes New Members and Introduces New Initiatives at SOSS Community Day Japan
Growing Member Base and New Initiatives Continue to Advance Open Source Software Security TOKYO, JAPAN – October 30, 2024 – The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a global cross-industry initiative…
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OpenSSF Expands Secure Development Course with Interactive Labs
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) today announced an expansion of its free course “Developing Secure Software” (LFD121). The course now features interactive learning scenarios to better equip developers to build software that…
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OpenSSF SOSS Fusion Conference Kicks off with Talks from Google and Cisco Executives
Event aims to create a more secure open source future by covering high-priority topics and offering workshops and industry expert insights WASHINGTON — October 22, 2024 — The Open Source…
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OpenSSF Announces Key Themes of AI Security, Diversity and Open Source Public Policy at SOSS Fusion Conference
Engaging Sessions Led by Industry Experts Will Empower Attendees With the Knowledge, Tools, and Connections to Drive Innovation and Enhance Security in the Open Source Ecosystem WASHINGTON — September 26,…
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OpenSSF Welcomes New Members and Presents Golden Egg Award at SOSS Community Day Europe
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a global cross-industry initiative of the Linux Foundation that focuses on sustainably securing open source software (OSS), is excited to announce new members from…
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Datadog Joins Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
OpenSSF Welcomes Datadog as Premier Member
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The Linux Foundation and OpenSSF Release Report on the State of Education in Secure Software Development
Findings show nearly one-third of industry professionals are not familiar with secure software development practices
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Open Source Security Foundation Launches “What’s in the SOSS?” Podcast
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has launched a new podcast titled “What’s in the SOSS?” With biweekly episodes, the series explores the world of secure open source software, delivering…
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OpenSSF Taps Bruce Schneier to Discuss AI and OSS Security During Keynote at SOSS Fusion Conference 2024
OpenSSF Taps Bruce Schneier to Discuss AI and OSS Security During Keynote at SOSS Fusion Conference 2024 Register by Aug. 9 for special early bird giveaways! Get access to interactive…
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CISA, DHS S&T and OpenSSF Announce Global Launch of Software Supply Chain Open Source Project
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), today announced…
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OpenSSF Announces New Members & Initiatives at SOSS Community Day North America
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a global cross-industry initiative of the Linux Foundation that focuses on sustainably securing open source software (OSS), is excited to announce new members from…
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OpenSSF, Linux Foundation Training & Certification, and CNCF Announce Scholarships to Support Women in Jordan Entering the Cybersecurity Field in Collaboration with US White House National Security Council
AMMAN, JORDAN, March 4, 2024 – Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), Linux Foundation Training and Certification (LF T&C), and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) are thrilled to announce an initiative…
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OpenSSF Announces New Members, Guiding Software Security Principles at OpenSSF Day Japan
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a cross-industry initiative of the Linux Foundation that focuses on sustainably securing open source software (OSS), announced new members from leading technology firms and…
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Linux Foundation, ISC2 and OpenSSF Collaborate to Target Secure Code Development
Linux Foundation Training & Certification, ISC2, and Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) today announced a new collaboration to empower the open source cybersecurity community through secure software development, knowledge sharing,…
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OpenJS Foundation Warns Consumer Privacy and Security at Risk in Three-Quarters of a Billion Websites
Global web infrastructure is in a precarious position based on new research by the OpenJS Foundation thanks to an OpenSSF grant. The OpenJS Foundation is announcing the results of an end-user audit…
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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.…
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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…
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OpenSSF to Support DARPA on New AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC)
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) announced today at Black Hat 2023 its collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) – a…
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OpenSSF Welcomes New Members, Veteran Cybersecurity Expert as General Manager, and New Funding
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) welcomes four new members from leading technology firms: Hitachi, Lockheed Martin, Salesforce, and SAP. The OpenSSF also welcomes new General Manager, Omkhar Arasaratnam, veteran…
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OpenSSF Announces SLSA Version 1.0 Release
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is proud to announce the release of version 1.0 of Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA). SLSA is an OpenSSF project that provides specifications…
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OpenSSF Membership Growth Signals Technical Communities’ Continued Commitment to Investing in Security
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) welcomes eight new members from leading technology firms. The total number of OpenSSF members is currently over 100 and organization membership saw an 88%…
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OpenSSF Membership Exceeds 100 with Many New Members Dedicated to Securing Open Source Software
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) announced many new members from leading technology firms in sectors that span software development, cybersecurity, data science, platform as a service, semiconductors, finance, think…
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Sigstore Announces General Availability at SigstoreCon
Today at SigstoreCon, the Sigstore community announced the general availability of its free software signing service giving open source communities access to production-grade stable services for artifact signing and verification.…
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OpenUK and OpenSSF Announce Open Source Security and Community Curation Event Schedule
Thought Leadership Day on open source, infrastructure, security and community curation on the 17th of October will bring together leading figures from international Open Source communities around security, and provide opportunities to…
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Capital One Joins Open Source Security Foundation
Capital One joins the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) as a premier member affirming its commitment to strengthening the open source software supply chain. OpenSSF is a cross-industry organization hosted…
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The Linux Foundation and Open Source Software Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Gather Japanese Industry and Government Leaders for Open Source Software Security Summit Japan
The Linux Foundation and the Open Source Software Security Foundation (OpenSSF) backed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Today convene cybersecurity experts from Japanese companies, government agencies, and…
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OpenSSF Announces 13 New Members Committed to Strengthening the Security of the Open Source Software Supply Chain
OpenSSF announces 13 new members from leading financial services, technology, employment, software development, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and academic sectors.
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The Linux Foundation and Open Source Software Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Gather Industry and Government Leaders for Open Source Software Security Summit II
10-Point Open Source and Software Supply Chain Security Mobilization Plan Released with Initial Pledges Surpassing $30M WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2022 - The Linux Foundation and the Open Source…
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OpenSSF Announces 15 New Members To Further Strengthen Open Source Software Supply Chain Security
Expands core working groups ahead of OpenSSF Day SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2022 - The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) a cross-industry organization hosted at the Linux Foundation that brings…
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Open Source Security Foundation Attracts New Commitments, Advances Key Initiatives in Weeks Since White House Security Summit
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2022, The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) a cross-industry organization hosted at the Linux Foundation that brings together the world’s most important open source security initiatives,…
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OpenSSF Announces The Alpha-Omega Project to Improve Software Supply Chain Security for 10,000 OSS Projects
Following a meeting with government and industry leaders at the White House, OpenSSF is excited to announce the Alpha-Omega Project to improve the security posture of open source software (OSS)…
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Open Source Security Foundation Raises $10 Million in New Commitments to Secure Software Supply Chains
Industry leaders from technology, financial services, telecom, and cybersecurity sectors respond to Biden’s Executive Order, commit to a more secure future for software; open source luminary Brian Behlendorf becomes general…
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Open Source Ecosystem Gains New Support for Securing the World’s Most Critical and Pervasive Software
Open Source Security Foundation adds 10 new members from around the globe SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 28, 2021 – OpenSSF, a cross-industry collaboration to secure the open source ecosystem, today…
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Industry-Wide Initiative to Support Open Source Security Gains New Commitments
Open Source Security Foundation adds new members, Citi, Comcast, DevSamurai, HPE, Mirantis and Snyk. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 9, 2021 – OpenSSF, a cross-industry collaboration to secure the open source…
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Open Source Security Foundation Announces Education Courses and Participation Initiatives to Advance its Commitment to Securing the World’s Software Infrastructure
Free training opportunities, new member investments, consolidation with Core Infrastructure Initiative and new opportunities for anyone to contribute accelerate work on open source security SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct 29,…
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Technology and Enterprise Leaders Combine Efforts to Improve Open Source Security
New collaboration called Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) consolidates industry efforts to improve the security of open source software SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug 3, 2020 - The Linux Foundation, today…
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