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Course Outline

Fundamentals of Open Source Software (OSS) Administration

  • Defining OSS and its strategic role in enterprise settings
  • Advantages and challenges of adopting OSS
  • Review of case studies highlighting OSS achievements and setbacks

Formulating an OSS Policy

  • Essential elements of an OSS governance structure
  • Defining roles and duties in OSS administration
  • Striking a balance between innovation and risk reduction

Navigating Licensing and Compliance

  • Overview of common open-source licences and related duties
  • Managing licence compatibility issues
  • Preventing licence breaches

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

  • Definition of an SBOM and its significance
  • Processes for creating and sustaining an SBOM
  • Compliance with industry standards and regulatory mandates

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Utilities

  • Overview of SCA features and capabilities
  • Incorporating SCA into CI/CD pipelines
  • Recognising and addressing vulnerabilities

Security and Risk Oversight in OSS

  • Surveilling OSS supply chains for potential threats
  • Strategies for reacting to OSS vulnerabilities
  • Best practices for maintaining patch integrity

Implementing OSS Administration Operations

  • Integrating OSS administration into broader IT operations
  • Setting up continuous monitoring and reporting mechanisms
  • Fostering a culture of responsible OSS utilisation

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Knowledge of software development workflows
  • Background in project or IT administration
  • Understanding of security and compliance protocols

Target Audience

  • IT managers
  • Security and compliance professionals
  • Software development team leaders
 14 Hours

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