OpenSSF Community Day North America 2026

Imagine curating an art gallery—you wouldn’t hang just any painting on the wall. Each piece is carefully selected, verified for authenticity, and preserved to ensure a valuable experience for visitors. The same meticulous approach applies to software development.
Secure curation of open source isn’t about stifling creativity; it’s about ensuring that the dependencies we bring into our applications are secure, well-maintained, and reliable. As an art curator protects against forgeries and deterioration, developers must assess third-party components for malware, tampering, vulnerabilities, licensing risks, and long-term sustainability.
This talk will explore why curation is the foundation of secure software supply chains. We’ll discuss practical strategies for evaluating dependencies, maintaining a trusted repository, and leveraging free tools to automate the process. By adopting a safe curation mindset, developers can sleep better at night, knowing their applications rest on a foundation of safe, high-quality components.