Open Source Security with Feross Aboukhadijeh

Open Source Security is being revitalized. Summary In this conversation, Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder and CEO of Socket, discusses the evolution of open source security, the challenges faced in the software supply chain, and how Socket addresses these issues through real-time threat detection and developer education. He emphasizes the importance of trust in open source dependencies and shares insights on the proactive measures Socket takes to ensure security. The discussion also covers the integration of Socket into developer workflows and the company's success stories in the cybersecurity landscape. Feross is an entrepreneur with a successful exit on his resume. Feross is also a graduate of Stanford, an active venture capital investor, and a talented open source developer who has built WebTorrent, assisted Brave Software, and uplifted Javascript projects. Takeaways - Socket is a developer-first security platform. - Open source security has been an afterthought despite its widespread use. - Software supply chain attacks are on the rise, necessitating better security measures. - Socket provides real-time threat detection for open source dependencies. - The platform integrates seamlessly into developer workflows, enhancing security without hindering productivity. - Developers often pull in dependencies without reviewing their code, increasing risk. - Socket's deep package inspection identifies malicious activity in real-time. - The company has seen success with major clients in AI and finance sectors. - Socket's approach is proactive, addressing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. - The team at Socket is focused on efficiency and strategic growth. Special Guest Feross Aboukhadijeh https://www.linkedin.com/in/feross/ CEO and Co-Founder at Socket https://www.socket.dev Sound Bites "Secure your dependencies, ship with confidence." "We're helping people to trust the foundation." "We're doing a much deeper scan of the package." "We want to get ahead of it and be as early as possible." "It's the easiest security tool that anyone's ever used." "Developers love it, really." "We're used at a lot of the largest AI companies." "A players hire A players, but B players hire C players." 👉 Follow The Cyber Security Council and tune in to our podcast! 🔔 Don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. The Cyber Security Council: Website: https://lnkd.in/gkbqBPW3 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ggkcxHTi YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dlQErn Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WpeCvd TCSC Host Scott Brammer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-brammer TCSC President Brian Greene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigreene Keywords Socket, open source security, software supply chain, developer tools, cybersecurity, threat detection, software vulnerabilities, real-time scanning, developer education