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
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