Memory Safety, Re-Writing Software, and OSS Supply Chains - Omkhar Arasaratnam - PSW #820
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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 In the security News end of life routers and exploits, SCCM mis-configurations lead to compromise, apparently you can hack anything with a Flipper Zero, do source code leaks matter?, visibility is important, printer vulnerabilities that no one cares about, friendship gets you firmware, lock hacking continues, VM escapes and risk, and multiple really cool Bluetooth hacking stories. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-820
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