Japan's Critical Infrastructure - Open Source Evolution in Software Development

This talk surveys projects and practices aimed at making open source software suitable for Japan’s future critical infrastructure. It addresses component transparency, safety-critical standards, build reproducibility, and improving Linux dependability.

Syllabus

Intro
Software Development is Based on Open Source
Trend: Open Source Increasingly Part of Software Products
Trend: Open Source Increasing Part of Embedded Systems
Trend: Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Awareness Growing
NISC Cybersecurity Critical Infrastructure Action Plan
Standards for Safety Critical Systems
Know Precisely What Software is Integrated
Sharing Software Component Information Efficiently
Know How Software is Built
Some LF Projects Working on Improving Build Clarity
Be Able to Reproduce the Build
Scope of Civil Infrastructure Project Activities
Harden Most Important Projects First
Focus on Improving Dependability of Linux
Challenge: Linux in Safety-Critical Systems
Establish Reference Systems
Education for Open Source Developers