May 21, 2024 at 08:08AM
The Open Source Security Foundation has announced the launch of an email mailing list called Siren, which aims to share real-time security threat intelligence and create a community-driven knowledge base. The list will allow members to exchange information on tactics, techniques, and procedures related to attacks on open source software. Registration will be required only for posting.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has launched a mailing list to share threat intelligence related to vulnerabilities in open source software.
2. Siren aims to aggregate and disseminate real-time security warning bulletins and create a community-driven knowledge base for sharing threat intelligence.
3. The initiative is driven by the recent discovery of a backdoor in the XZ Utils library, highlighting the need for a centralized method for open source projects to distribute and receive threat intelligence.
4. The existing oss-security mailing list is useful within the community but lacks efficient channels for sharing information about exploits with a broader audience.
5. The goal of the mailing list is to provide a centralized location for open source projects to find information about threats and give the community a means of staying informed about threats and activities after their initial disclosure.
6. Siren will be publicly available, and registration will be required only to post on the list. OpenSSF is encouraging developers, maintainers, and security enthusiasts to sign up.
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