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June 23 - 25, 2025
Denver, Colorado
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Funding Security in Open Source: Insights From FreeBSD’s Audit Journey - Deb Goodkin, FreeBSD Foundation & Michael Winser, Alpha-Omega
Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3C
Funding a security initiative can be a game-changer for open source projects, but what does it really take to make it successful?

In this talk, we’ll share insights from a funded security audit in FreeBSD—how we secured support, scoped the work, engaged the community, and navigated challenges. You’ll learn how to evaluate if funding is right for your project, what to expect from the process, and how to collaborate effectively with sponsors.

Whether you're considering funding for security, sustainability, or growth, this session will equip you with practical takeaways to make it a success.
Speakers
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Deb Goodkin

Executive Director, FreeBSD Foundation
Deb is the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, joining as the first employee back in August 2005. Before venturing into the world of open source and operating systems, she spent two decades working as an embedded firmware engineer, technical marketer, and technical sales... Read More →
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Michael Winser

Technical Strategist, Alpha-Omega
Michael is a 40 year veteran in the software industry, with over 25 of those years at Google and Microsoft. He co-founded Alpha-Omega while at Google. Michael is an industry expert in software supply chain security, software development, and developer ecosystems. In addition to Alpha-Omega... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:40am MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3C
  Open Source Leadership

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