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 of the Linux Foundation that focuses on sustainably securing open source software (OSS), is excited to announce new members from leading technology, security, and research firms. The OpenSSF is also thrilled to host Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Community Day at Open Source Summit Japan 2024, bringing together community members, maintainers, and contributors from across the globe.

New general member commitments from Arm, embraceable AI and Fujitsu along with new associate member commitments from Ruby Central and Trifecta Tech further strengthen the support for open source software security. With backing from these new organizations, the OpenSSF heads into the final quarter of 2024 with a robust member base dedicated to promoting a strong, vibrant, and secure open source software ecosystem.

“The addition of our newest members to the OpenSSF highlights the growing global commitment to strengthening open source software security,” said Arun Gupta, Vice President and General Manager, Developer Programs at Intel and OpenSSF Governing Board Chair. “By joining forces, we can address security challenges, foster innovative solutions, and build a safer digital future for everyone. With the support of these new members, we are further enabled to drive forward our shared mission.”

To celebrate its growing community, the OpenSSF is hosting SOSS Community Day Japan at Open Source Summit Japan 2024. SOSS Community Day Japan is an opportunity for community members from across the open source security ecosystem to come together and share ideas. With an agenda packed with sessions led by industry experts, the event will cover critical topics like education, innovation, tooling, vulnerabilities, and threats, showcasing the ongoing efforts of the OpenSSF community to enhance open source software security.

General Member Quotes

Arm

“At Arm, we recognize that collaboration is key to advancing the security of the global software ecosystem. By joining OpenSSF, we look forward to contributing to its mission of raising the bar on open source software security and underscoring our dedication to fostering standardization across the industry to give developers the confidence and tools they need to innovate.”

— Andrew Wafaa, Senior Director and Fellow, Software Communities, Arm

embraceable AI

“Security in the realm of AI is not just a feature; it’s the foundation of trust. As we empower enterprises with intelligent services, we prioritize safeguarding data and ensuring privacy, so our clients can innovate fearlessly.”  

— Dr.-Ing. Christian Gilcher, General Manager, embraceable AI 

Fujitsu

“Fujitsu is proud to have achieved conformance with OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, demonstrating our commitment to open source compliance and excellence. Our next step is to join the OpenSSF. We take our dedication a step further to enhance the security and trustworthiness of the global software supply chain. Open source software is a key driver of innovation, and we look forward to collaborating with the OpenSSF community to ensure the resilience and transparency of the technologies shaping our future.”

— Teppei Asaba, Senior Director, Mission Critical System Business Unit, Fujitsu Limited

Associate Member Quotes

Ruby Central

“Joining OpenSSF aligns perfectly with Ruby Central’s commitment to advancing the security of open source ecosystems. By collaborating with OpenSSF and its community of forward-thinking organizations, we’re excited to bring our expertise from the Ruby ecosystem and work together on solutions that enhance the security and sustainability of open source software for all developers.”

— Marty Haught, Interim Open Source Lead, Ruby Central

Trifecta Tech

“We are excited to join the OpenSSF as an associate member as we continue to actively contribute to the security of the open source software we all rely on. Trifecta Tech Foundation is a non-profit working on safer software for the underlying infrastructure of the Internet and vital systems for water, energy, and communication. We develop and maintain open source software and contribute to open standards for these essential systems. Our projects include memory-safe alternatives to critical pieces of software like sudo, the Network Time Protocol, and zlib.”

— Erik Jonkers, Chair, Trifecta Tech Foundation

New Initiatives 

In addition to welcoming new members, OpenSSF is excited to announce several new initiatives aimed at bolstering open source software security.

Minder: contributed by Stacklok, is now a sandbox project within OpenSSF. Minder simplifies the integration and use of powerful security tools like OSV, OpenSSF Scorecard, and Sigstore, allowing developers and security teams to establish policies on code repositories and dependencies, reducing risk before and after code is merged.

bomctl: A format-agnostic Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) tooling project introduced in September 2024, aimed at enhancing SBOM generation and management across various formats.

Zarf: created by Defense Unicorns, launched in July 2024, Zarf is a free, open source tool enabling continuous software delivery on systems disconnected from the internet, facilitating secure software distribution in air-gapped environments.

These new initiatives demonstrate the OpenSSF’s continued dedication to fostering innovation and providing tools to enhance open source software security across diverse use cases.

Additional Resources

• View the complete list of OpenSSF members.
• To learn more about the OpenSSF community, including information about membership, contribution, project participation, and more, contact us.

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About the OpenSSF

The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a cross-industry initiative by the Linux Foundation that brings together the industry’s most important open source security initiatives and the individuals and companies that support them. The OpenSSF is committed to collaboration and working both upstream and with existing communities to advance open source security for all. For more information, please visit openssf.org.

About the Linux Foundation

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