EU's Efforts to Secure Open Source Software

Explore the European Union's initiatives to enhance open source software security in this 37-minute conference talk. Delve into the critical role of open source software in technological innovation and its widespread use across various sectors. Examine the EU's response to critical threats in open source software, comparing it to the US approach following the SolarWinds incident. Investigate how the EU's unique structure of 27 member countries impacts the implementation of security measures. Learn about Ireland's experience as an example of how EU countries are affected by threats to the open source supply chain. Gain insights into EU cybersecurity legislation, open source strategy, and future directions for securing open source software across the continent.

Introduction
Ciaras background
Agenda
Open Source Software
Attacks on Open Source
Why Care
EU Cyber Security
Open Source Security
Supply Chain Attacks
US vs EU
US Executive Order
US Vulnerability Management
Training
Awareness
Awareness done
EU Cybersecurity Legislation
EU Open Source Strategy
EU Open Source Response
The Good
Whats Next