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OpenSSF Blog

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

Feb 19, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

Advancing Package Repository Security Through Collaboration

On February 2nd, the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) convened the OpenSSF Package Manager Security Forum, a cross-ecosystem working session focused on one of the most critical and complex challenges facing open source today: package repository security. Read more.

Feb 17, 2026 | OpenSSF

EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in Practice @ FOSDEM 2026: From Awareness to Action

Over the past few years, the free and open source (FOSS) community has engaged deeply with the CRA, highlighting its significance and potential impact. Read more.

Feb 13, 2026 | OpenSSF

Security Slam 2026

Security Slam 2026 is a 30-day event that begins February 20 and culminates in an awards ceremony at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe (KCCN EU). Read more.

Feb 12, 2026 | OpenSSF

Fill Out All The Margins 📖: OpenSSF Releases Compiler Annotations Guide for C and C++

OpenSSF’s new Compiler Annotations for C and C++ guide helps developers use compiler-specific annotations to communicate code intent to the compiler, improve diagnostics, improve optimizations, and provide stronger security and correctness guarantees. Read more.

Feb 10, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

Have a Security Lesson Worth Sharing? Submit a Talk at OpenSSF Community Day North America

OpenSSF Community Day North America is happening this year in Minneapolis, and the Call for Proposals (CFP) is open through February 15. Read more.

Feb 3, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

Join Us at Open Source SecurityCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam

Open Source SecurityCon Europe is approaching, which means we’ll be gathering again in Amsterdam this spring for one of the most focused, practitioner-driven events in open source security. Save your spot, register now, and add your favorite sessions to your calendar from the agenda. Read more.
FOSDEM

Jan 28, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

OpenSSF at FOSDEM 2026: From Policy to Practical Security

FOSDEM is one of Europe’s most important gatherings for open source communities, and OpenSSF will participate again in 2026. The event brings together developers, maintainers, researchers, and industry contributors for two days of technical talks, hallway discussions, and collaboration. Read more.

Jan 22, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

Strengthening Open Source Security Through Community: Introducing OSSAfrica

Open Source & Security Africa (OSSAfrica) is a community-led initiative bringing together people who care about open source and security across the continent. We're building connections between contributors, software developers, maintainers, researchers, and security professionals. Read more.

Jan 21, 2026 | OpenSSF

Preserving Open Source Sustainability While Advancing Cybersecurity Compliance

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) represents a significant evolution in the European Union’s approach to product cybersecurity and software supply chain risk. Article 25 explicitly recognizes the unique role of free and open source software (FOSS) and seeks to facilitate compliance for manufacturers by enabling voluntary security attestation programmes for… Read more.

Jan 15, 2026 | OpenSSF

In Blog

OpenSSF’s 2026 Themes: A Community Roadmap for Securing the Future of Open Source

Each year, the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) focuses its content and engagement on the security topics that matter most to the open source community. In 2026, we are organizing content around quarterly themes that reflect community priorities, global policy developments, and real-world security needs. Read more.