In this episode of 'What's in the SOSS” CRob dives deep into the Erlang ecosystem with Jonatan Männchen (CISO, Erlang Ecosystem Foundation), Ulf (Product Owner, Herrmann Ultraschall), and Michael Winser (Alpha Omega). This episode explores the critical importance of security in open source, particularly in light of regulations like the CRA. Hear how the Erlang community is proactively addressing security concerns by bringing in experts, fostering collaboration, and building trust. Discover why manufacturers are investing in upstream projects and how other ecosystems can learn from their approach. This conversation highlights the value of community, transparency, and the essential role of 'stewards' in the open source world. Chapters: 00:17 - Welcome 00:57 - Meet the Guests 02:56 - Jonatan’s Journey into Erlang 06:16 - The Alpha Omega Connection 09:07 - Ulf’s Perspective as a Product Manager 13:09 - Funding Security in Open Source 18:58 - Challenges in Implementing Security 24:54 - Becoming a CNA and Normalizing Security 28:18 - Jonatan’s role as CISO 32:01 - Calls to Action & Advice 36:49 - Wrap Up Episode links: Jonatan Männchen LinkedIn page Ulf Riehm LinkedIn page Michael Winser LinkedIn page Get involved with the OpenSSF Subscribe to the OpenSSF newsletter Follow the OpenSSF on LinkedIn
