Open Source Security and OpenSSF's Best Practices Working Group

Open Source Security and OpenSSF's Best Practices Working Group

Explore open source software security principles and the OpenSSF's Best Practices Working Group initiatives in this 21-minute talk by David Wheeler from the Linux Foundation. Gain insights into supply chain security, general software security principles, and specific steps taken to address challenges in open source software. Learn about key resources developed by the working group, including guides for secure software development and evaluation, npm best practices, the OpenSSF Best Practices Badge, and educational materials like the Secure Software Development Fundamentals course. Discover the collaboration with OWASP on the Security Knowledge Framework and the role of the Education SIG in promoting secure software practices.