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RecentSecurityEventsBlogOSS Security Adventure: Recap of Recent Security-Focused Events Featuring OpenSSF
August 6, 2024

OSS Security Adventure: Recap of Recent Security-Focused Events Featuring OpenSSF

In July, Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) participated in three key events that highlight its dedication to enhancing open source software security for the global public good: the United Nations…
New Guide for Package Repositories to Adopt Trusted PublishersBlogGuest BlogNew Guide for Package Repositories to Adopt Trusted Publishers
August 5, 2024

New Guide for Package Repositories to Adopt Trusted Publishers

By Seth Michael Larson The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Securing Software Repositories Working Group (WG) has just released a new guide for maintainers of open source software repositories. The…
BlogGuest BlogNeo Malware: Malicious Open Source Packages
July 31, 2024

Neo Malware: Malicious Open Source Packages

Malware is at the top of the list among things that keep security and development organizations on edge. 
How to Make Programming Language Package Repositories More SecureBlogGuest BlogHow to Make Programming Language Package Repositories More Secure
July 31, 2024

How to Make Programming Language Package Repositories More Secure

Open source package repositories (like npm, PyPI, RubyGems, and others) serve out billions of packages per day. Most of the software we all use includes packages from these repositories, making…

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