The Open Source Paradox - Unpacking Risk, Equity, and Acceptance

Explore the complex dynamics of open source software adoption in enterprise environments through this 47-minute conference talk by Red Hat's Vincent Danen. Delve into the disconnect between procurement policies that favor open source and risk acceptance frameworks that haven't evolved accordingly. Learn how security concerns are approached differently for open source versus proprietary software, creating an unfair double standard where open source's transparency becomes a potential liability. Examine the paradoxical relationship between risk tolerance and security equity, while uncovering hidden biases that influence decision-making in software selection. Gain insights into leveling the playing field between open source and proprietary solutions, and discover new perspectives on defining and managing risk in modern enterprise software deployment.