Security Initiatives in Community Driven Projects: Looking Ahead with Python and Rust

Explore security initiatives in community-driven projects through a 20-minute conference talk featuring Deb Nicholson from the Python Software Foundation and Rebecca Rumbul from the Rust Foundation. Gain insights into the approaches taken by both foundations in developing recent security initiatives and peer into future possibilities. Discover how these initiatives build upon lessons learned from engaging their respective communities in embedding good security practices. Examine the contrast between bottom-up open source development and traditional top-down security approaches, and learn about strategies implemented for building consensus, maintaining transparent communications, and responding to pushback. Delve into the future of security work in Sustainable Open Source Software (SOSS), understanding the importance of sustained investment and cross-ecosystem collaboration. Acquire valuable ideas for aligning your project and community for long-term security success.