OpenSSL to get a security audit and two full-time developers

[Guest LilBambi]

OpenSSL to get a security audit and two full-time developers - arstechnica

 

 

A Linux Foundation project inspired by the Heartbleed security flaw announced that it will fund a security audit for the OpenSSL code base and the salaries of two full-time developers.

 

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Today, the foundation announced that the first projects to get funding will be OpenSSL, OpenSSH, and Network Time Protocol.

 

"OpenSSL will receive funds from CII for two, full-time core developers," the announcement said. "The Open Crypto Audit Project (OCAP) will also receive funding in order to conduct a security audit of the OpenSSL code base."

 

The Linux Foundation further noted that "the OpenSSL project is accepting additional donations, which can be coordinated directly with the OpenSSL Foundation (contact at info@opensslfoundation.com)."

 

This is great news!

 

Further reading from the page:

 

TECH GIANTS, CHASTENED BY HEARTBLEED, FINALLY AGREE TO FUND OPENSSL

 

IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and others pledge millions to open source.

[ebrke]

This is great news!

Yes indeed!

[abarbarian]

Great news indeed. Next support for an open alternative to flash.

[securitybreach]

Excellent news Fran

 

I wonder where Apple is on that list......

[abarbarian]

Excellent news Fran

 

I wonder where Apple is on that list......

 

It is still spring so apples will not yet be fully developed

[Guest LilBambi]

http://www.linuxfoundation.org/programs/core-infrastructure-initiative

 

The companies listed are likely not the only ones since it says 'early supporters include' the ones listed. The are expecting more to join. I hope Apple will be among them.

[ross549]

They have enough cash, it seems.

 

Adam

[Guest LilBambi]

 

Don't think so...since they are hoping for more.

[securitybreach]

Are we talking about Apple's cash or OpenSSL?

[Guest LilBambi]

Talking about the found that Linux Foundation is administering for major Internet related Open Source projects like OpenSSL, Network Time Protocol and others. Although only the first two are currently being funded.

[ross549]

Are we talking about Apple's cash or OpenSSL?

 

You brought Apple up initially!

 

Adam