Dawn Foster

Harmony Elendu talks with Emily Fox, the Emerging Technology Security Lead at Red Hat, and Dawn Foster, the Director of Data Science at CHAOSS. They delve into the new Security Practitioner Guide aimed at helping maintainers unfamiliar with security practices. Key topics include essential security steps, the significance of vulnerability reporting, and the thoughtful design of projects. They also stress the importance of adaptable guides and community support for enhancing security in open-source projects.

Dawn Foster, a director of data science with over 25 years in open source, teams up with Stefka Dimitrova, an open source practitioner celebrated for her work at VMware. They dive into sunsetting open source projects, discussing the vital need for responsible project lifecycle management. Key points include metrics for identifying inactive projects, the significance of thorough communication, and practical steps to ensure a smooth transition. They emphasize that sunsetting should be an integral part of project planning, not just a last-minute decision.

Dawn Foster, Director of Data Science at the CHAOSS Project, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of open-source licensing. She dives into the impacts of re-licensing, from community health to financial implications, while discussing Contributor License Agreements. Dawn highlights the challenges developers face during these transitions and examines the rise of software relicensing. The conversation also touches on the noteworthy organizations supporting open source and humorously compares navigating licensing to driving in England's confusing roundabouts.