In this episode of 'What's in the SOSS” CRob dives deep into the Erlang ecosystem with Jonatan Männchen (CISO, Erlang Ecosystem Foundation), Ulf (Product Owner, Herrmann Ultraschall), and Michael Winser (Alpha Omega). This episode explores the critical importance of security in open source, particularly in light of regulations like the CRA. Hear how the Erlang community is proactively addressing security concerns by bringing in experts, fostering collaboration, and building trust. Discover why manufacturers are investing in upstream projects and how other ecosystems can learn from their approach. This conversation highlights the value of community, transparency, and the essential role of 'stewards' in the open source world.
Chapters:
00:17 - Welcome
00:57 - Meet the Guests
02:56 - Jonatan’s Journey into Erlang
06:16 - The Alpha Omega Connection
09:07 - Ulf’s Perspective as a Product Manager
13:09 - Funding Security in Open Source
18:58 - Challenges in Implementing Security
24:54 - Becoming a CNA and Normalizing Security
28:18 - Jonatan’s role as CISO
32:01 - Calls to Action & Advice
36:49 - Wrap Up
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