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New Open Source Initiative Consolidates Security Goals

2020-08-05 18:15:00| TechNewsWorld

The Linux Foundation on Monday announced the formation of the Open Source Security Foundation as the latest initiative to improve software security. This cross-industry collaboration brings together industry leaders to improve the security of open-source software by building a broader community with targeted initiatives and best practices.

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The Linux Foundation's First-Ever Virtual Open Source Summit

2020-07-13 13:00:00| TechNewsWorld

The success of The Linux Foundation's first virtual summit may well have set the standard for new levels of open source participation. Summit masters closed the virtual doors of the four-day joint gathering on July 2. The event hosted the Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference North America 2020 and ended with more than 4,000 registrants from 109 countries.

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Open Source Security Issues Exist: Deal With Them, Report Urges

2020-06-25 19:46:33| TechNewsWorld

Open Source Software is becoming much more commonplace within organizations, bringing a different set of risks and perceived challenges compared to closed source or proprietary software. The Information Security Forum has released a report to help security professionals recognize the benefits and perceived challenges of using Open Source Software.

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Abandoned Open Source Code Heightens Commercial Software Security Risks

2020-05-13 13:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Outdated or abandoned open source components are persistent in practically all commercial software, putting enterprise and consumer applications at risk from security issues, license compliance violations, and operational threats, concludes the Synopsys 2020 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis Report. The report highlights trends and patterns in open source usage within commercial applications.

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