Lightning Talk: Secure Consumption of Open Source Software: Evaluating, Utilizing, and Contributing Safely - Katherine Druckman, Intel

The consumption of open source software is ubiquitous, offering immense opportunities for innovation and collaboration. However, ensuring the security of open source software requires careful evaluation, utilization, and contribution.

This talk will cover some key considerations for securely consuming open source software. Attendees will learn to evaluate projects based on active maintenance, patch cycles, and vulnerability management. We will explore the role of project documentation, code contribution expectations, and community involvement in project maturity and code quality.

Key Points:

- Evaluating projects based on active maintenance, patch cycles, and vulnerability management.
- Understanding the significance of project documentation and community involvement.
- Challenges in consuming open source software and managing dependencies.
- Using tools to enhance security during development.
- Open source security community activities and important developments, such as OpenSSF projects and ways to get involved.

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