Banyan Software, a prominent acquirer of software enterprises, has announced the establishment of the Banyan Software Foundation, fortified with an ambitious $100 million stock commitment over the next four years. This significant initiative underscores the company's dedication to leveraging its
Open-source tools are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of cybersecurity, especially regarding offensive security measures. With the advent of Certainly, an open-source offensive security toolkit, capturing extensive network traffic in bit-flip and typosquatting scenarios has been significantly
The field of secure silicon and software design draws heavily from longstanding principles established in the 19th century. One of the most influential of these principles is Kerckhoffs's Principle, which advocates for systems that remain secure even if all internal workings are exposed. This
Every major technological shift brings unique challenges and opportunities. As the role of developer relations (DevRel) continues to evolve and expand, the Linux Foundation has recognized the need for a unified approach to this critical practice. The Developer Relations Foundation (DRF) marks a
In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity is a top priority. We are often presented with a choice between proprietary and open source software, each touting distinct advantages and disadvantages. Traditionally, proprietary software has been viewed as the more secure
Elastic has recently made a significant shift in its licensing strategy by adopting the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL) for its widely-used products, Elasticsearch and Kibana. This strategic move represents a meaningful return to their open-source origins and aligns with the definitions
