Security Research with Open Source Software - Volume Omega

Embark on a 44-minute journey with Yesenia Yser from The Linux Foundation in this captivating conference talk about security research in open source software. Discover how the OpenSSF Alpha-Omega team, likened to the A-O Guardians, tackles security breaches and exploits threatening the digital galaxy. Learn about the Benatar project, targeting the top 10,000 critical open source projects, and explore the vast opportunities in software development, security, and vulnerability research within the open source software (OSS) ecosystem. Gain insights into OSS security threats and the mission to produce automated security patches. Delve into solutions addressing global security concerns through open source tools, including the Omega analyzer, Omega Assertion Framework, Triage Portal, and Campaign client. Understand the automated vulnerability disclosure process and open source patching methodologies employed by the Omega engineering team to safeguard the digital realm.