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Open Source Security

Josh Bressers
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Kubernetes
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Bug Bounty
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Cheating In Video Games
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Gaming
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Red Hat
History Of Security Practices
Dutch Government
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Cybersecurity
Digital Identity
Capcom

Open Source Security is a media project to help showcase and educate on open source security. Our goal is to give the community a platform educate both developers and users on how open source security works. There’s a lot of good work happening that doesn’t get attention because there’s no marketing department behind it, they don’t have a developer relations team posting on LinkedIn every two hour... more

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Artwork for Open Source Security

Latest Episodes

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 OpenS... more

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 ecosyste... more

In this episode, we the information system mapping tool Mercator with Didier Barzin, a CISO at a hospital in Luxembourg. Discover how Mercator revolutionizes the way organizations map their complex information systems. From hospitals to universities ... more

In this episode, I discuss into the security features of Talos Linux with Andrey Smirnov. Andrey explains how Talos focuses on its immutability and minimal attack surface. Discover how these enhancements fortify your systems against vulnerabilities, ... more

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Recent Guests

Didier Barzin
CISO in a hospital in Luxembourg and creator of the Mercator project
Hospital in Luxembourg
Episode: Using Mercator to map assets with Didier Barzin
Andrey Smirnov
Engineering lead for Talos Linux at Sidero Labs
Sidero Labs
Episode: Talos Linux security with Andrey Smirnov
Cédric Bonhomme
Leader of developments on vulnerability lookup projects at Circle.
Circle
Episode: GCVE with Cédric Bonhomme and Alexandre Dulaunoy
Alexandre Dulaunoy
Head and security researcher at Circle.
Circle
Episode: GCVE with Cédric Bonhomme and Alexandre Dulaunoy
Daniel Thompson
CEO of Crab Nebula and an expert at Etsy
Crab Nebula
Episode: EU Regulations will change everything with Daniel Thompson
Philippe Ombredanne
Lead maintainer of About Code and Scan Code, co-founder of SPDX, creator of PackageURL.
Episode: Package URLs with Philippe Ombredanne
Aaron Lippold
Chief Engineer and Creator of the Mitre Security Automation Framework
Mitre
Episode: STIG automation with Aaron Lippold
Paul Asadoorian
Principal Security Researcher at Eclypsium and host of Paul's Security Weekly, the OG Security Podcast
Eclypsium
Episode: Embedded Security with Paul Asadoorian
Dimitri Stiliadis
Co-founder and CTO of Endor Labs
Endor Labs
Episode: tj-actions with Endor Lab's Dimitri Stiliadis

Hosts

Josh
Host known for his engaging discussions and expertise in open source security topics.
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Co-host bringing additional perspectives to the open source security conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 431 ratings
  • Open source security and more

    Josh may no longer be with Kurt, he still makes a wicked podcast with a good concentrated dose of open source security.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LikeToTaste
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • josh is insufferable

    I really enjoy Kurt’s perspective on stuff. Josh is insufferable. Not sure what complex he suffers from, but he can never be wrong and is always steamrolling Kurt.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    letitsnowman
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I don't work in this field; I'm strictly a security hobbyist. Found this podcast through archive.org, incidentally. Listened to 5 minutes of one episode and that was enough for me to subscribe. Thanks for a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CornOnTheMacabre
    United Statesa year ago
  • Most frustrating show I continue listening to

    Like a meeting with no agenda it can be informative and entertaining and you’re never quite sure if you should attend again but usually you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cspeckrun
    United States2 years ago
  • The banter is spot on

    as of September 2023 be negative reviews may be from non-techs or squishy persons in general. I understand the humor, and every episode that I have listened to so far which is only half a dozen the hosts understand and get what they are talking about. having over 20 years both professionally and not in the information technology field I find myself quite amused at their observations, and more often than not not in agreement more than once an episode. If the hosts, however, ever come across this ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    unbleachedbit
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates the focus on practical insights and actionable advice for security practices.
Hosts have a good mix of humor and expertise, which resonates with listeners in the tech space.
Some critique the dynamic between hosts, with mixed feelings about presentation styles.

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Using Mercator to map assets with Didier Barzin
Q: What does reporting with Mercator look like?
Reports can be generated that provide complete mappings of the information system and various inventories of applications and their statuses.
Using Mercator to map assets with Didier Barzin
Q: How do you handle equipment approval before it gets entered into Mercator?
There is a traditional ticketing system for approvals that happens before entering equipment into Mercator.
Using Mercator to map assets with Didier Barzin
Q: What does a world look like where you have Excel to track inventories?
It's challenging due to the need to manually verify the inventories and ensure they correspond to reality, which is not efficient.
Talos Linux security with Andrey Smirnov
Q: What does an upgrade look like in this immutable universe?
Upgrades involve pulling new boot assets over the network and rebooting the system.
Open source microprocessors with Jan Pleskac
Q: What do you see as the next challenge in chip design and security?
They are preparing for the challenges posed by post-quantum threats and are working towards developing a quantum-resistant solution.

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Content focuses on open source security, highlighting cutting-edge practices and innovations within the community. Episodes feature expert guests sharing their insights on relevant topics, such as vulnerability management, supply chain security, and emerging technologies like AI in software development. The discussions aim to educate both developers and users on best practices in open source security, addressing pressing issues and providing actionable advice for navigating complex security landscapes. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the voices of practitioners and contributors in the field, aiming to foster community understanding of the critical work happening behind the scenes in open source security.

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1. Didier Barzin
2. Andrey Smirnov
3. Cédric Bonhomme
4. Alexandre Dulaunoy
5. Daniel Thompson
6. Philippe Ombredanne
7. Aaron Lippold
8. Paul Asadoorian

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