Course Outline
Introduction to Open Source Software (OSS) Management for Government
- Defining OSS and its role in government environments
- Benefits and risks of OSS adoption in the public sector
- Case studies of OSS successes and failures in government agencies
Establishing an OSS Policy for Government
- Key components of an OSS governance framework for government
- Roles and responsibilities in OSS management within public sector organizations
- Balancing innovation with risk mitigation in government operations
Understanding Licensing and Compliance for Government
- Common open-source licenses and obligations relevant to government agencies
- Managing license compatibility in a government context
- Avoiding license violations in public sector projects
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Government
- What is an SBOM and why it matters for government operations
- Creating and maintaining an SBOM in government IT systems
- Industry standards and regulatory requirements for government agencies
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Tools for Government
- Overview of SCA tools and features suitable for government use
- Integrating SCA into CI/CD pipelines in government IT environments
- Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in government software
Security and Risk Management in OSS for Government
- Monitoring OSS supply chains for threats within government agencies
- Responding to OSS vulnerabilities in the public sector
- Best practices for patch management in government IT systems
Operationalizing OSS Management for Government
- Integrating OSS management into IT operations within government agencies
- Establishing ongoing monitoring and reporting mechanisms for government use
- Building a culture of responsible OSS use in the public sector
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of software development processes for government
- Experience with project or IT management in the public sector
- Familiarity with security and compliance considerations for government operations
Audience
- IT managers for government agencies
- Security and compliance officers for government entities
- Software development team leads for government projects
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.
Tayyeb Mahmood - Ajman Municipality
Course - COBIT 2019 Foundation
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.