Organization Linux Foundation reported that allocation of $ 10 million to work the OpenSSF (Open Source Security Foundation) aimed at Improving the safety of open software. Funds received thanks to the deductions from the founders of OpenSSF, including Amazon, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Facebook, Fidelity, Github, Google, IBM, Intel, Jpmorgan Chase, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Red Hat, Snyk and Vmware .
Recall that the work of OpenSSF is concentrated in areas such as coordinated disclosure of vulnerable information, the dissemination of corrections, the development of tools for ensuring security, the publication of the best practices for the safe organization of development, identifying the security of the safety of the audit; and strengthening the security of critical open projects, creating funds to verify the identity of the developers.
OpenSSF continues the development of such initiatives like Core Infrastructure Initiative and Open Source Security Coalition And also combines other safety-related work undertaken to the company’s joining project.