OpenSSF Scorecard

Presented at DEF CON 31 (2023), Aug. 11, 2023, 2 p.m. (115 minutes)

Introducing Scorecard, an innovative open-source tool designed to secure the software supply chain by scanning over 1.2 million GitHub repositories for potential security risks. Scorecard automates the process of evaluating a project's adherence to security best practices, assigning a score based on the results. The scores and detailed analysis are readily accessible via a comprehensive API (https://api.securityscorecards.dev), empowering developers to easily integrate security checks into their workflows. Additionally, Scorecard provides a CLI for individual use and a GitHub action that allows repository owners to continuously monitor and improve their project's security posture. Whether you're a seasoned developer or an open-source enthusiast, Scorecard gives you the power to make the software supply chain safer for everyone.


Presenters:

  • Naveen Srinivasan
    Naveen Srinivasan is a contributor and maintainer of multiple http://github.com/ossf/ projects, a member and contributor to the http://github.com/sigstore organization. His contributions have earned him recognition with Google Peer Bonus awards in 2021 https://twitter.com/snaveen/status/1422921438764453897 and 2022 https://twitter.com/snaveen/status/1563194155333222400. He has consistently contributed to the open-source community for an extended period, with no gaps in activity for the past two years. In addition to his technical contributions, He is a sought-after speaker at conferences, discussing topics related to supply chain security and mitigating risks in open-source software. He can be found on Twitter (@Naveen_Srini) at https://twitter.com/Naveen_Srini_
  • Neil Naveen
    Neil Naveen is an 8th grader in the US who is passionate about jiu-jitsu, solving Leetcode puzzles, and book author. OSS contributor.

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