Kelley Misata
Dr. Kelley Misata, President of OISF (Suricata) and founder of Sightline Security, has carved a distinctive niche in the cybersecurity landscape. In her dual roles as President of OISF and Senior Director of Open Source at Corelight, she seamlessly bridges the technical with the strategic in vital cybersecurity dialogues. Articulate and insightful, Dr. Misata brings to the forefront pressing issues like the cybersecurity imperatives of nonprofits, the significance of open-source development, and the nuanced challenges of cyberstalking and privacy. Her expertise is enriched by her pioneering research on nonprofit cybersecurity and her personal experiences as a cyberstalking survivor. Armed with a Ph.D. in Information Security from Purdue University, Dr. Misata pairs holistic security acumen with strategic business understanding.
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Session
Open-source software (OSS) is foundational to government, business, and personal technology sectors, highlighting its critical role in the digital ecosystem. This talk provides insights from a comprehensive submission to the National Cyber Director's Request for Information (RFI) on the security challenges of OSS. We will review key points from the submission, including proposed policies and frameworks.
Our discussion will cover:
- The Importance of OSS in Various Sectors: Understanding the pervasive role of OSS in government, business, and personal technology.
- Not-So-Obvious Security Challenges: An in-depth look at the specific security issues facing OSS, including vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, and maintenance challenges.
- The Messy Human Factors: The role of contributors, maintainers, and the broader community in ensuring OSS security.
- Finding Balance: Strategies for maintaining the openness and collaborative benefits of OSS while implementing effective security measures.
Join us for an informative exploration of OSS security, where we will share insights, discuss challenges, and propose solutions to safeguard the integrity of OSS in our increasingly digital world.