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Presenters Billy Lynch Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Long Live Secrets? Let’s Talk Short-Lived Credentials for a More Secure Software Supply Chain! 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like managing secrets in your software supply chain is a bit like juggling chainsaws? You want to keep things secure, but sometimes the established practices feel… well, a little less than ideal. That’s exactly the sentiment Billy Lynch, a Software Engineer at Chainbound, shared at a recent tech conference, and it’s a topic that deserves our attention. ...

Presenters Yaxuan(Alice) Wen Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Securing the Build: How to Protect Your Software’s Foundation 🛠️ Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever stopped to think about what happens before your favorite software hits your desktop or phone? The journey from source code to a polished application is a complex one, and a critical, yet often overlooked, stage is compilation. Today, we’re diving deep into why this stage is a prime target for attackers and how we can fortify it, thanks to some groundbreaking research presented at a recent tech conference. ...

Presenters Juanita Gomez Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Unveiling the Security Secrets of Academic Open Source 🛡️: A Deep Dive into UC System Projects Ever wondered about the security of the open source projects born from our academic institutions? Juanita, a PhD candidate at UC Santa Cruz and a dedicated Python community member, recently pulled back the curtain on the open source landscape within the University of California (UC) system. Her groundbreaking research reveals a picture that’s both fascinating and, frankly, a little concerning when it comes to security best practices. Let’s dive into what she discovered! 🚀 ...

Presenters Billy Lynch Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Where Do Your Source Attestations Live? Navigating the Labyrinth of Metadata 🗺️ Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of metadata, wondering where exactly to stash those crucial source attestations? You’re not alone! At a recent lightning talk, Billy Lynch from Chain Guard dove deep into this very question, exploring strategies for storing and discovering these vital pieces of information. Let’s break down the key takeaways and ponder the future of source attestation storage. 💡 ...

Presenters Ben Cotton Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Level Up Your Open Source Security: The OpenSSF Project Security Baseline Explained 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever felt a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of security advice out there for open source projects? You’re not alone! The good news is, there’s a fantastic initiative making it easier than ever for maintainers to bolster their project’s security, even without a dedicated security team. Let’s dive into the OpenSSF Project Security Baseline and see how it’s revolutionizing open source security hygiene. ...