Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA, pronounced “salsa”) is an OpenSSF project that provides specifications for software supply chain security, established by industry consensus. SLSA’s framework is organized into a series of levels that describe increasing security rigor. Version 0.1 of the SLSA specification has been out for some time. We’ve been steadily working in…
A new report by the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative helps draw light on the question on what "open source as infrastructure" really means, and why it matters: Avoiding the success trap: Toward policy for open-source software as infrastructure.
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% growth in 2022 from a variety of different sectors. New OpenSSF general member commitments include those from Amesto Fortytwo, Code Intelligence, Kusari, Privado, Scotiabank, Technology…
The widespread use of software bill of materials (SBOMs) arguably depends on SBOM quality—that SBOMs contain sufficient and accurate information for the intended user to achieve their goals. But, until recently, it has been difficult to measure SBOM quality. New SBOM quality tools, a new SBOM dataset, and new SBOM quality research changes this state…
Are you interested in addressing open source software (OSS) security risk? Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs)? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in OSS security? If so, plan to join us at our next OpenSSF Town Hall on Thursday, March 16th at 10 AM US/Pacific Time. During this virtual town hall, we will give you a…
We’re delighted to announce the first-ever Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Meetup in Hong Kong! Whether you’re a member of technical staff or a business executive, if you want to hear the latest on the pressing challenges and leading initiatives in OSS security – please join us. All are welcome.
We are excited to welcome newly elected Governing Board members of the OpenSSF: Tracy Miranda from Chainguard, Duane O'Brien from Indeed, and Stephen Chin from JFrog. The OpenSSF Governing Board is responsible for overall management of the OpenSSF, including approving major decisions, managing the budget, and establishing advisory bodies or committees to support the OpenSSF’s…
We’re pleased to announce we are hosting OpenSSF Day at Open Source Summit North America on Wednesday, May 10th and the call for proposals is now open. The full day program will feature keynotes from Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) contributors and thought leaders. This is your chance to meet fellow open source community members and…
Join us for a conversation with OpenSSF Board Member, Vincent Danen. In this series, we are shining the spotlight on individuals who play a pivotal leadership role in setting the course for how we secure the open source software supply chain.
We are excited to present at the first ever OSS Security Meetup in Japan, on February 28 in Tokyo, hosted by Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Members. We aim to create a place where people with the same awareness and challenges related to OSS security can gather, share information mainly in Japanese, and move forward…
