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Case Study: How LFX Insights and OSPS Baseline Validated GUAC’s Security in Under an Hour

Tools: GUAC, OSPS Baseline, LFX Insights Challenge: Demonstrating strong security posture quickly and credibly to stakeholders Solution: Leveraging Linux Foundation Insights (LFX Insights) and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Open Source Project Security Baseline (OSPS Baseline) for instant, standards-aligned validation Result: Saved significant time in verifying security practices, completing an independent standards-based assessment in…

Securing AI: The Next Cybersecurity Battleground

The AI wave is here, and it’s only getting bigger. According to a recent report from McKinsey, “over the next three years, 92 percent of companies plan to increase their AI investments.” As this AI wave washes over almost every industry and is integrated deeply and extensively into critical and non-critical operations, it ushers in…

From Beginner to Builder: Understanding OpenSSF Community and Working Groups

The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) serves as the global hub for collaborative work on securing the software supply chain. Whether you’re an open-source maintainer, a security engineer, a student, or someone passionate about public digital infrastructure, OpenSSF invites you to participate. There are no gatekeepers, no matter where you work. This community is open,…

Speaking, Volunteering, Parenting, and Exploring Nature — My Week at OSS Summit NA 2025

Earlier this summer, Eman Abu Ishgair had the privilege of attending the Open Source Summit North America 2025 in Denver — one of the largest gatherings of open source contributors, maintainers, researchers, and advocates. Even more exciting: I participated as a speaker, volunteer, and a new community member during the OpenSSF Community Day, the co-located…