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Presenters Jeff Diecks Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 AI Cyber Challenge: Revolutionizing Open Source Security with Intelligent Automation 🚀 The world of open-source software is the backbone of our digital infrastructure, but it’s also a prime target for cyber threats. For years, the challenge has been not just finding vulnerabilities, but fixing them efficiently. Enter the AI Cyber Challenge (AICC), a groundbreaking initiative that brought together cutting-edge AI and the open-source community to tackle this critical problem head-on. ...

Presenters Sarah Evans Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Securing the AI Frontier: A New Era of MLOps Security 🚀 The world of Artificial Intelligence is exploding, and with it, the urgent need for robust security practices. But let’s be honest, for many traditional security teams, diving into the intricate world of machine learning can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. That’s where Sarah Evans and her groundbreaking white paper come in! Fresh from a pivotal presentation, this new resource, born from a collaboration with the AI/ML working group, is set to become your go-to guide for securing the AI frontier by translating time-tested DevOps and DevSecOps principles into the unique realm of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). ...

Presenters Alex Zenla John Morello Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Embracing the Future: Making Container Security Effortless and Effective 🚀 Remember the days when containers and Kubernetes felt like cutting-edge wizardry? Well, that era has rapidly transformed into our everyday reality. What was once revolutionary is now commonplace, yet the quest for truly secure containerized environments is far from over. This session dives deep into the fascinating evolution of container security, exploring the bumps we’ve hit and charting a course toward solutions that are not just powerful, but genuinely usable. ...

Presenters Helen Woeste Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Beyond the Bake-Off: Crafting Thriving Open Source Communities 🚀 Ever dreamt of building a bustling, engaged open source community? It might sound like a daunting task, but what if we told you the secret sauce is surprisingly similar to what goes into a perfect Victoria sponge? Helen Wuesty from the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) shared some brilliant insights at a recent tech conference, drawing a delightful parallel to the beloved Great British Bake Off. Her “recipe” is all about moving beyond just existing to actively cultivating advocates and fostering deep, meaningful engagement. ...

Presenters Adrian Mouat Cat Morris Gaurav Saxena Marcus Eagan Alex Zenla Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Balancing the Scales: Developer Freedom vs. Security in the Age of Rapid Innovation 🚀 In today’s fast-paced tech world, the buzz around rapid innovation, especially with technologies like containers, is palpable. Developers are empowered to move at lightning speed, achieving feats previously unimaginable. But with this incredible agility comes a perennial challenge: how do we keep our systems secure without stifling that crucial developer freedom? This is the central question that sparked a fascinating discussion at a recent tech conference, and it’s one that resonates deeply with every engineering team out there. ...