OpenSSF Blog

Guest blog opportunities are open to members, working groups in collaboration, and with limited exceptions for active contributors and thought leaders. Share your insights on open source security with our community.

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Oct 16, 2026 | OpenSSF

Case Study: GitHub Expands Malware Advisories Across Eight Ecosystems with OpenSSF

Learn how GitHub integrated OpenSSF's malicious-package data into its Advisory Database to expand Dependabot malware alerts across eight ecosystems. Read more.
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Oct 13, 2026 | OpenSSF

Introducing Privateer: AI-Assisted Security & Compliance Evaluation Framework Joins the OpenSSF Sandbox

Discover Privateer, a new plugin-based, AI-assisted security and compliance evaluation framework that has officially joined the OpenSSF Sandbox under the ORBIT Working Group. Read more.
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Oct 6, 2026 | OpenSSF

OpenSSF Shares Expanded Membership and New Global Policy Resources During Community Day Europe

The OpenSSF announced expanded membership during its Community Day Europe, welcoming four new members: A-Team Systems, Emphere, DACHS IT GMBH, and JetBrains. The Foundation also released significant CRA resources to deepen Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) preparedness. These updates come as regulatory pressure grows and mandatory CRA reporting takes effect, driving… Read more.
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Sep 25, 2026 | OpenSSF

Case Study: How Does IBM Turn Open Source Participation Into Enterprise and Career Value?

IBM’s Jamie Thomas explains how intentional participation in open source communities and OpenSSF drives business strategy, improves software supply chain security, and creates career growth opportunities. Read more.
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Sep 24, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

Inside the OpenSSF Summer Mentorship Showcase: How Emerging Developers Are Strengthening Supply Chain Security

At OpenSSF, securing the open source software supply chain isn’t just about writing code or establishing policies. It is about growing the community of developers who build, maintain, and innovate these tools. Read more.
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Sep 23, 2026 | OpenSSF

Security Slam 2026 – Fall Edition

The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is partnering with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Security Technical Advisory Group (TAG Security) to support the 2026 Security Slam at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon America.  Read more.
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Sep 16, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

We’re In: Enterprise Commitment to Sustainable Package Registries

The OpenSSF Governing Board and major tech enterprises are partnering to support sustainable funding models for public package registries. This commitment aims to secure and scale the global software supply chain while ensuring open source stays free and accessible for individual developers. Read more.
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Sep 15, 2026 | OpenSSF

Grow CRA Readiness: Find Your Path Through the European Union Cyber Resilience Act

Discover how the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) impacts your open source work. OpenSSF’s new community garden user journey helps maintainers, software stewards, and manufacturers navigate legal requirements and find essential tools for CRA readiness. Read more.
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Sep 14, 2026 | OpenSSF

Empowering Open Source Security with Scalable Infrastructure

How can open source projects maintain secure infrastructure without financial strain? OpenSSF Premier Member, Amazon Web Services (AWS) addresses this by providing critical funding and scalable compute resources. Read more.
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Sep 11, 2026 | OpenSSF

A Community Guide to the EU CRA September 11 Deadline for Manufacturers

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces new cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. Discover what the September 11, 2026 reporting deadline for manufacturers means for the open source community, maintainers, and stewards, and how you can prepare to support downstream ecosystems. Read more.