Today, we are excited to announce version 1.0 of the Secure Software Development Guiding Principles. These 10 principles describe a series of foundational practices that, if followed, can help provide better assurance and security for organizations leveraging them. Though aspirational, they provide a set of core practices that producers and suppliers of software can pledge…
In the fast-changing landscape of cybersecurity, OpenSSF has taken a significant step towards enhancing the security of C and C++ software. This effort addresses a persistent class of software defects that have affected software, including open source software (OSS), since the dawn of the Internet. By releasing a comprehensive "Compiler Options Hardening Guide for C…
LF Energy and OpenSSF released a new whitepaper on how open source software is critical to the innovation and transformation of our energy infrastructure. Contrary to common misconceptions, OSS offers not just affordability and adaptability but also a robust shield against cyber threats.
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is excited to announce a new guide for Open Source projects that are interested in issuing and managing their own CVE IDs through the CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) program. The guide is available on GitHub and will be kept up-to-date with changes to CNA program requirements. Pull requests are…
This monthās spotlight focuses on the Sigstore project. Digital signatures play a critical role in the software supply chain, by providing verifiable attributes of authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation of artifacts as they are distributed between consumers and producers. By ensuring that the origin of the software can be reliably traced back to its source, digital…
The open source software (OSS) community is ever-changing, and the security of OSS rapidly evolves in parallel. This requires OpenSSF to regularly re-evaluate our focus and approach to intentionally improve OSS security.Ā Today the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) releases an updated Mission, Vision, Values and Strategy (MVS) for the foundation as approved by the…
In an era where cyber threats continue to evolve, securing the software supply chain has become paramount for organizations globally. Recognizing the critical need for a robust framework, the US National Security Agency (NSA), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and industry partners have collaborated to…
Open source software (OSS) has grown exponentially in its adoption and usage in recent years, making its security a top priority. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) recognizes the need to foster a community that shares knowledge, insights, and best practices to fortify OSS. With this in mind, we're pleased to introduce the new OpenSSF…
Today, Alpha-Omega is excited to announce our second year of supporting the Rust Foundation Security Initiative.Ā We believe that this funding will build on the good work and momentum established by the Rust Foundation in 2023. Through this partnership, we are helping relieve maintainer burdens while paving an important path towards a healthier and more…
As a part of the OpenSSF's mission to sustainably secure the development, maintenance and consumption of open source software, the OpenSSF earlier this year started to sponsor the operation of a critical piece of the community's infrastructure for communication.Ā The oss-security and (linux)-distros mailing lists, which are operated by Openwall, have been a key part…
