Foundation

I discuss all things OpenSSL with Hana Andersen and Anton Arapov from the OpenSSL Corporation. Discover the intricacies of organizing the first-ever OpenSSL conference in Prague, the importance of post-quantum cryptography, and the evolution of OpenSSL from a small team to a global community. Whether you’re a seasoned cryptographer or just curious about the future of secure communications, this episode offers insights and stories. Don’t miss out on learning how OpenSSL is still shaping the future of cryptography. ...

In this episode I discuss the Python Software Foundation with Deb Nicholson. We discuss their contributions to the Python programming community. Learn how this dedicated organization supports the growth and innovation of Python, fostering an ecosystem for developers worldwide. Everything funding open-source projects to organizing community events, discover the initiatives that make the Python Software Foundation a force for positive change in the tech world. Episode Links Deb’s Linkedin Python Core Devs talk about the GIL Whither Python? Dr. Russell Keith Mcgee talks about Python’s history, including how the shift from 2 to 3 went. Python: The Documentary, an origin story the recently released documentary about the origins of Python Donate to the PSF as an individual Donate to PSF as a company This episode is also available as a podcast, search for “Open Source Security” on your favorite podcast player. ...

In the world of open source software, we often celebrate the code, the contributors, and the collaboration. But beneath the surface lies a world unknown to most. It’s not a secret, it’s just not something most of us pay attention to, the foundations that drive some of the open source projects. I had the opportunity to discuss this with Dr. Kelly Masada, who has served as president of the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF) for over 12 years. OISF is the organization behind Suricata, the very capable and well known open source network analysis and threat detection software. ...