Memory Safety, Re-Writing Software, and OSS Supply Chains - Omkhar Arasaratnam - PSW #820

Omkhar Arasaratnam is the General Manager of the Open Source Software Foundation (OpenSSF) and appears on the show to discuss memory safety, why re-writing software isn't always the best option, open-source software supply chains, and more!

Segment Resources:

• https://openssf.org/blog/2024/02/26/openssf-supports-efforts-to-build-more-secure-and-measurable-software/
• https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Final-ONCD-Technical-Report.pdf

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-820