We introduced our intention to fill this function again in January, and after an intensive search, we have now chosen Seth Michael Larson! He joins the PSF for the subsequent yr as our first ever Safety Developer-in-Residence. Seth is already well-known to the Python neighborhood – he was named a PSF Fellow final yr and has already written so much about Python and safety on his weblog.
This vital function wouldn’t be potential with out funding from the OpenSSF Alpha-Omega Challenge. “At Alpha-Omega, we’re excited to assist the Python Software program Basis as they enhance the safety of PyPI, and extra typically the Python ecosystem as an entire.” Alpha Omega Consultant – Bob Callaway, Google
Seth begins his work with Python and the Python Package deal Index (PyPI) this week. He says, “The Python neighborhood is such a constructive a part of my life so I am grateful for this unimaginable alternative to contribute again. I am wanting ahead to partnering with all of you to construct a safer Python ecosystem for everybody!” We hope that everybody locally will welcome Seth and assist him reach his audit and subsequent plans for key safety enhancements.
This function is funded by a considerable funding from the Open Software program Safety Basis (OpenSSF) Alpha-Omega Challenge. The OpenSSF is a non-profit cross-industry collaboration that brings collectively leaders to enhance the safety of open supply software program by constructing a broader neighborhood, focused initiatives, and finest practices. The OpenSSF unifies many open supply safety initiatives beneath one basis to speed up work via cross-industry assist.
The Python Software program Basis (PSF) is a non-profit whose mission is to advertise, shield, and advance the Python programming language, and to assist and facilitate the expansion of a various and worldwide neighborhood of Python programmers. The PSF helps the Python neighborhood utilizing company sponsorships, grants, and donations. Are you curious about sponsoring or donating to the PSF so it may proceed supporting Python and its neighborhood? Try our sponsorship program, donate straight right here, or contact our crew!
