49 min
Open source software, cybersecurity, and OpenSSF | Jamie Thomas, Chair, OpenSSF In the Open with Luke and Joe
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As General Manager of Strategy and Development, IBM Systems, Jamie Thomas sets the direction for IBM Systems, Power, Z, and Storage systems. She also currently serves as Board Chair of the Open Source Security Foundation. In her leadership roles, Jamie is uniquely positioned to provide insight on what lies ahead for open source development, software, and the systems that serve as the technology backbone for companies around the world.
Jamie joins hosts Luke Schantz and Joe Sepi to talk about her storied career at IBM and what lies ahead for the technology that helps most large organizations run. Tune in for a look at the essential role of open source software, the critical nature of cybersecurity, and the evolving opportunities for developers in today's technology environments. A trailblazer for women in technology, Jamie serves as a decision-maker, influencer, and inspiration for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of technical innovation.
We're talking open source software, systems, and security, this time on In the Open with Luke & Joe.
Related links:
Open Software Security FoundationIBM Developer IT Infrastructure technology hub IBM Developer Security technology hubGet started with IBM Z (learning path)
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Takeaways:
00:04 - 00:27 Episode Introduction01:45 - 02:42 Intro to Jamie03:26 - 05:14 How Jamie first got involved with open source06:17 - 09:35 The Open Source Security Foundation12:04 - 13:54 How the software bill of materials plays into the ecosystem19:41 - 23:37 Just because you outsource something, doesn't mean you don't own it23:55 - 25:18 OpenSSF to identify the top projects to focus on coming out of Harvard study28:13 - 32:24 Investing in security when businesses can't see the direct ROI37:44 - 40:06 Suggestions from Jamie: How people can benefit from IBMs experience47:34 - 48:35 Final thoughts from Jamie
As General Manager of Strategy and Development, IBM Systems, Jamie Thomas sets the direction for IBM Systems, Power, Z, and Storage systems. She also currently serves as Board Chair of the Open Source Security Foundation. In her leadership roles, Jamie is uniquely positioned to provide insight on what lies ahead for open source development, software, and the systems that serve as the technology backbone for companies around the world.
Jamie joins hosts Luke Schantz and Joe Sepi to talk about her storied career at IBM and what lies ahead for the technology that helps most large organizations run. Tune in for a look at the essential role of open source software, the critical nature of cybersecurity, and the evolving opportunities for developers in today's technology environments. A trailblazer for women in technology, Jamie serves as a decision-maker, influencer, and inspiration for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of technical innovation.
We're talking open source software, systems, and security, this time on In the Open with Luke & Joe.
Related links:
Open Software Security FoundationIBM Developer IT Infrastructure technology hub IBM Developer Security technology hubGet started with IBM Z (learning path)
More content
IBM Developer podcastsIBM Developer YouTube channel
Takeaways:
00:04 - 00:27 Episode Introduction01:45 - 02:42 Intro to Jamie03:26 - 05:14 How Jamie first got involved with open source06:17 - 09:35 The Open Source Security Foundation12:04 - 13:54 How the software bill of materials plays into the ecosystem19:41 - 23:37 Just because you outsource something, doesn't mean you don't own it23:55 - 25:18 OpenSSF to identify the top projects to focus on coming out of Harvard study28:13 - 32:24 Investing in security when businesses can't see the direct ROI37:44 - 40:06 Suggestions from Jamie: How people can benefit from IBMs experience47:34 - 48:35 Final thoughts from Jamie
49 min