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Overview of Open Source Software (OSS) Governance for Government

  • Defining open source software and its function within federal enterprise architectures
  • Advantages and associated risks of adopting OSS solutions
  • Analytical review of successful and unsuccessful OSS implementations

Formulating an OSS Governance Policy

  • Essential elements of a robust OSS governance framework
  • Defined roles and accountability in OSS management
  • Reconciling technological innovation with necessary risk controls

Licensing Requirements and Regulatory Compliance

  • Prevalent open source license types and corresponding compliance obligations
  • Strategies for managing license compatibility
  • Mitigation techniques to prevent licensing violations

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

  • Definition and strategic importance of the SBOM
  • Procedures for generating and sustaining an accurate SBOM
  • Alignment with industry standards and federal regulatory mandates

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Tools

  • Functional overview of SCA technologies and capabilities
  • Incorporating SCA processes into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows
  • Detection and remediation of software vulnerabilities

Security Protocols and Risk Management for OSS

  • Surveillance of the OSS supply chain against potential threats
  • Incident response procedures for identified OSS vulnerabilities
  • Recommended practices for effective patch management

Implementing Operational OSS Management

  • Synchronization of OSS management protocols with federal IT operations
  • Implementation of continuous monitoring and compliance reporting mechanisms
  • Fostering organizational accountability and responsible OSS utilization for government

Conclusion and Strategic Next Steps

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycles
  • Practical experience in project or IT management
  • Awareness of security protocols and regulatory compliance requirements

Target Audience

  • Information technology managers
  • Security and compliance officials
  • Leaders of software development teams
 14 Hours

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