Security Concerns at the Python Language Summit 2024

This chapter covers the discussions at the 2024 Python Language Summit in Pittsburgh, focusing on security challenges within Python projects and the role of a security developer in residence. It addresses critical vulnerabilities in the Python Package Index and outlines the community's collaborative efforts to enhance security amidst the realities of bugs in programming. Additionally, the chapter highlights a security incident linked to the XC utils library and emphasizes the importance of governance in safeguarding the Python ecosystem.