Baking a Security Community From Scratch

Learn how to build a thriving security community from the ground up in this lightning talk that shares practical, reproducible strategies for community development. Discover the specific steps taken by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) over the past year to create a vibrant community focused on security audits, and understand how to attract members from across the open source ecosystem to engage with constantly evolving security topics. Explore adaptable methods that function like a recipe - customizable to fit your specific needs and goals when creating your own community. Gain confidence and actionable insights into community-building techniques specifically tailored for the security sector, starting with nothing more than passion and desire to connect with others about this critical aspect of the open source world. Master the fundamentals of transforming individual enthusiasm into a collaborative community that advances security practices and knowledge sharing within the broader open source ecosystem.