SOSS Fusion 2024

Open source software isn’t just allowed in most enterprises—it’s often the go-to choice. Yet while procurement policies have evolved to embrace open source, risk acceptance frameworks haven’t kept pace. We tend to treat security concerns like monsters under the bed, wanting them to vanish, but there's a key difference between how we view open source vs. proprietary software. In fact, open source’s very strengths are often weaponized against it, creating a double standard. Join me as we explore the paradox of risk tolerance, security equity, and the overlooked biases shaping the conversation around open source and proprietary software. Let’s level the playing field and rethink how we define and manage risk.