Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

CISA and OpenSSF Release Framework

February 9, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
in News
CISA and OpenSSF Release Framework

CISA, in collaboration with the OpenSSF Securing Software Repositories Working Group, has unveiled the “Principles for Package Repository Security,” a comprehensive framework designed to bolster the security posture of package managers and fortify open-source software ecosystems against emerging threats.

The framework delineates four distinct security maturity levels, spanning authentication, authorization, general capabilities, and command-line interface (CLI) tooling, to guide package repositories in implementing robust security measures. From basic security hygiene, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and vulnerability reporting mechanisms, to advanced safeguards like mandatory MFA for all maintainers and support for package build provenance, the principles provide a roadmap for elevating security standards across the board.

Jack Cable and Zach Steindler, the framework authors, underscore the imperative for all package management ecosystems to strive for at least Level 1 security maturity. By enabling package repositories to assess their security posture and devise tailored strategies for improvement, the framework empowers stakeholders to proactively mitigate evolving cyber threats and bolster resilience against potential attacks.

In light of escalating security risks associated with open-source software adoption in critical sectors like healthcare, the initiative assumes added significance. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has previously cautioned against the vulnerabilities inherent in leveraging open-source solutions for vital functions such as patient record management and inventory control, underscoring the urgent need for robust security measures across the software supply chain.

Reference:
  • OpenSSF Securing Software Repositories Working Group Releases Principles for Package Repository Security
Tags: AuthenticationCISACyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber securityCybersecurityDeviceFebruary 2024incidentKeyScalerNewsOpenSSFSoftware
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Banking Groups Urge SEC To Repeal Cyber Rule

Banking Groups Urge SEC To Repeal Cyber Rule

May 27, 2025
Banking Groups Urge SEC To Repeal Cyber Rule

Microsoft Launched Regional Cyber Initiative

May 27, 2025
Banking Groups Urge SEC To Repeal Cyber Rule

Red Hat announced a new collaboration with AMD

May 27, 2025
NIST Launches New Metric to Track

OpenAI Finds Zero-Day Vulnerability

May 26, 2025
NIST Launches New Metric to Track

Russian hacker indicted for Qakbot attacks

May 26, 2025
NIST Launches New Metric to Track

NIST Launches New Metric to Track

May 26, 2025

Latest Alerts

FBI Warns Luna Moth Targets US Law Firms

Winos 4.0 Malware Spread Via Fake Installers

GhostSpy Android Malware Full Device Control

D-Link Routers Exposed by Weak Credentials

TA-ShadowCricke Unmasked via Backdoors

Killnet Resurfaces with New Identity

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Everest Ransomware Leaks Coke Staff Data

    Adidas Data Breach Exposes Customer Contacts

    Semiconductor Firm AXT Hit by Data Breach

    Hackers Steal $700K from Philly School District Accounts

    Chinese hackers hit US utilities via flaw

    Naukri Fixes Bug That Exposed Recruiter Email Addresses

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial