Open Source
OpenSSF Newsletter – March 2026
TL;DR: 💰 $12.5M New Funding → Anthropic, AWS, Google, and more invest in OSS & AI security 🤝 Ambassador Program Launch → New global initiative to empower community leaders 🛠️ No-Cost Tooling → Kusari Inspector now free for OpenSSF project maintainers 💎 The Gemara Model → A new 7-layer framework for GRC and automated risk…
Introducing the OpenSSF Ambassador Program
We're excited to launch the OpenSSF Ambassador Program - a global community of advocates who will help us promote secure open source development practices worldwide.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 Co-located Event Deep Dive: Open Source SecurityCon
Open Source SecurityCon (evolved from Cloud Native SecurityCon) returns for its second event, co-located with KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026. The conference advances innovation and collaboration across open source software security and cloud native security. It brings together creators, maintainers, operators, and consumers who are actively involved in securing the software ecosystem.
Your Voice Belongs Here: How to Get Involved in the OpenSSF Community
One of the most common misconceptions we hear in the OpenSSF community is that you need special permission to contribute. You do not.
Security Slam 2026
Security Slam 2026 is a 30-day event that begins February 20 and culminates in an awards ceremony at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe (KCCN EU).
Strengthening Open Source Security Through Community: Introducing OSSAfrica
Open Source & Security Africa (OSSAfrica) is a community-led initiative bringing together people who care about open source and security across the continent. We're building connections between contributors, software developers, maintainers, researchers, and security professionals.
AI, Software Development, Security, Tips, and the Future (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a 2-part article where I’ll briefly discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on software development.
AI, Software Development, Security, Tips, and the Future (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a 2-part article discussing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on software development. In this part, I’ll note that AI use during software development is now the norm, despite frequent errors in AI-generated results, because productivity is king. I’ll then discuss its potential security implications.
From Beginner to Builder: Free OpenSSF and Linux Foundation Education Courses
Whether you're just getting started with open source security or want to deepen your knowledge, these free courses from Linux Foundation Education and OpenSSF offer valuable, self-paced learning paths. Each is available online and designed to help contributors understand both the technical and community aspects of secure open source development.