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Introduction to the OpenSSF: Securing the Open Source Software Ecosystem

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This 43-minute livestream provides a comprehensive introduction to the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), addressing the fundamental question: "What can be wrong with open source that I need to secure it?" Explore the landscape of key OpenSSF projects and initiatives designed to identify, fix, and prevent security vulnerabilities in open source software. Discover how the OpenSSF community collaboratively builds a more secure open source supply chain for everyone. Learn about the cross-industry collaboration dedicated to improving security in the open source ecosystem, especially important as open source adoption accelerates globally, creating "chasms" that malicious actors can exploit. Understand why vulnerabilities in widely-used open source components can have a significant "blast radius" across diverse applications and industries. Perfect for developers, security professionals, or anyone who uses open source software, this session explains how to benefit from and contribute to a more secure open source world.

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Introduction to the OpenSSF

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