Open Source Security

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Finding missing security backports with Roi Nisimi

November 01, 2026

Josh chat with Roi Nisimi about some research he's done into missing backport security fixes. Roi calls these Backport Gaps. The idea is looking for security fixes on the main branch of a project but not in a released version. This is the sort of thing that was very hard in the past, but is very easy to do now. Roi has some marvelous insights into how things used to work, how they work now, and what the future could look like. It's one of those new and complicated security problems nobody rea...

Half of the AI patches don't work with Keith Hoodlet

October 12, 2026

Josh talks to Keith Hoodlet about a research project he co-authored about the success rate of AI generated vulnerability patches. Keith has a very scientific approach to this paper and does a great job of breaking down all the data and outcomes. There isn't a lot of AI research that  takes this approach, this paper is a breath of fresh air. Keith has some pretty scary details during the discussion, but he manages to give us hope at the end. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be...

Dependency attacks in 2026 with James Matchett

October 05, 2026

Josh chats with James Matchett from Cloudsmith about a new report they put out. It has some scary looking statistics in it about how organizations are using dependencies. There are some surprising numbers in there, but the story is really one of defense in depth. There's no single thing we can do here, it's all about knowing what you have every step of the way. It's easy to say, but certainly a challenge to do right. James is a ton of fun to chat with and filled with energy and knowledge. The...

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Open Source Security typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience in open source security, vulnerability research, software security, security tooling, open source maintenance, or cybersecurity policy and funding. Common among recent guests: Developing or maintaining open source security tools or projects; Conducting vulnerability research or publishing security analysis; Leading practical cybersecurity, vulnerability-reporting, or open source funding initiatives. Recent guests include Daniel Thompson, Jaya Baloo, and Paul Asadoorian.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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