Open Source at The United Nations: Reflections on the OSPOs For Good Symposium and “What’s Next?” Workshops
There is so much more ahead for all of us to do, to take the power of open source and apply it to the world of AI, the world of social good and to help make the world a better place. Read More
Linux Foundation, Apache Software Foundation, and OSPO++ Host Event to Accelerate the Impact of Open Source as Digital Public Goods
Multi-stakeholder event drives collaboration among delegates of the United Nations OSPOs for Good symposium. Read More
Why are Organizations Struggling to Implement Secure Software Development?
Most businesses and individuals are aware of the importance of cybersecurity when it comes to protecting organizational and personal data, and that hackers seek out software vulnerabilities when making their attacks. Read More
Technical Talent Under the Rising Sun
Globally, companies in the IT sector continue to struggle to recruit, train, and retain the specialized talent required to remain competitive. The 2024 State of Tech Talent Survey, fielded early this year by the Linux Foundation and LF... Read More
How Does the Linux Foundation Work and What Does it Do?
I’ve long been involved with the Linux Foundation (LF). In 2000, a consortium of companies, including IBM, HP, and Intel, founded the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a non-profit organization to support the continued development of... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: June 2024
We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our June newsletter, featuring project announcements, a new research report, three important surveys in the field, exclusive training discounts,... Read More
Insights and Lessons From a Linux Foundation Fellow: MyOpen Source Story, as Told by Mr. Yoshiya Eto
Note: This article is based on an email interview with Mr. Yoshiya Eto, a Fellow of The Linux Foundation. In the following text, “I” refers to Mr. Eto’s first-person narrative. The story starts with Mr. Eto’s university life. Read More
A Deep Dive into the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance
A new Linux Foundation initiative, the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA), launched in February 2024. The PQCA brings together industry leaders, researchers, and developers to work on open source software for post-quantum... Read More
How C2PA Helps Combat Misleading Information
With the rise of generative AI, users are increasingly flooded with content of unknown provenance. Generated content is cheap, easy to produce, and difficult to tell where the information comes from or whether it has been manipulated.... Read More
Cloud Native Security Study: How Do You Secure Your Cloud Native Applications?
Hello! The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is joining forces with LF Research to explore the security practices within the cloud native community. We are interested in learning from you about how your organization manages security... Read More
Meet LF Security: Your gateway to security-related efforts and projects across the Linux Foundation
One of our top priorities at the Linux Foundation is to enhance the security of the open source software ecosystem. At the LF, we have a variety of projects and programs that help to advance this goal of increased cybersecurity for all. To... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: May 2024
We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our May newsletter. In this month’s edition–project announcements, two important surveys in the field, exclusive training discounts, upcoming event... Read More
World of Open Source Global Spotlight Survey
The World of Open Source Global Spotlight study, now in its third year, continues the Linux Foundation’s annual investigation into open source trends around the world. This year's focus includes the use and consumption of open source... Read More
WasmCon 2024 Moving to November 11 & 12, co-locating with KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Salt Lake.
After careful consideration, the Linux Foundation and the WasmCon Program Committee have decided to reschedule WasmCon 2024. Originally slated to take place June 24 & 25 in Seattle, WasmCon will now be held alongside KubeCon +... Read More
CNCF 2023 Annual Survey
The CNCF 2023 Annual Survey, in its 11th iteration, provides a comprehensive examination of cloud native technologies. Conducted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Linux Foundation Research, the survey provides insights... Read More
The 2024 State of Tech Talent Report
On April 16, the Linux Foundation published the 2024 State of Tech Talent Report, a comprehensive examination of global trends in technology talent acquisition, retention, and management. It explores current technical skills development... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: April 2024
We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our April newsletter. This month’s edition is packed with information–a new technical release and project announcements, important surveys in the... Read More
Open Source Security (OpenSSF) and OpenJS Foundations Issue Alert for Social Engineering Takeovers of Open Source Projects
The recent attempted XZ Utils backdoor (CVE-2024-3094) may not be an isolated incident as evidenced by a similar credible takeover attempt intercepted by the OpenJS Foundation, home to JavaScript projects used by billions of websites... Read More
OSPOs For Good Symposium 2024
Open Source Networks as Enablers of Global Digital Cooperation Once again, as part of its ongoing effort to create awareness of open source as a digital public good and an accelerator of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,... Read More
Xen Summit 2024: Secure Your Early Bird Tickets Today
Early bird tickets are now available for Xen Summit 2024, running June 4-6 in Lisbon, Portugal. We are thrilled to announce that early bird tickets are now available for Xen Summit 2024, coming to Lisbon, Portugal from June 4-6. Hosted by... Read More
LF Research Launches 2024 Series of Studies and Opens Call for Sponsors
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Top 5 Reasons to Join ONE Summit
The Open Networking and Edge Summit (ONE Summit) isn’t just another industry event. It’s a gateway to the future, a platform where network decision-makers from Access to Edge to Cloud convene to tackle challenges, explore opportunities,... Read More