The Slings and Arrows of Open Source Security - BSidesLV 2013

Explore the challenges and opportunities of open source security in this BSidesLV 2013 conference talk. Delve into topics such as project selection, management, licensing, quality assurance, and community engagement. Learn strategies for effective disclosure, avoiding corruption, and navigating potential pitfalls. Discover best practices for running successful open source projects, including domain management, criminal prevention, and leveraging hackerspaces. Gain insights on presentation techniques, blogging, and strategic partnerships. Understand the importance of listening to your community, avoiding dictatorial behavior, and defining success metrics. Acquire valuable knowledge on contributing to and partnering with open source initiatives while maintaining a balanced approach to specialization.

Intro
Why Open Source
Open Source Security
Secrets
Disclosure
Corruption
Running into trouble
How to pick a project
Running a project
Project
Domains
DNS
Licensing
Best License
Code
QA
Criminals
Hackerspace
Conventions
Presentation
Blog
How to use it
Strategic synergies
Its yours
Listen to them
Dont be a dictator
Dont become a jerk
Avoid specialization
Define success
Whats next
Partnering
Contributing