web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:24:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) GR-OSS OUT Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Security” https://podcast.gr-oss.io/tags/security Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700 This podcast takes an honest and unvarnished look at the reality of contributing to open source software projects. Too often, the open source community can paint an idealized picture of seamless collaboration and frictionless progress. But the truth is, working on OSS projects can be challenging, messy, and at times, downright frustrating. From conflicting opinions and coding philosophies to project politics and ownership disputes, there are many potential pitfalls. That's why this podcast gives voice to the personal experiences of actual open source contributors and influencers. They'll share the unfiltered ups and downs they've faced working on real projects. You'll hear war stories of coding battles, community dramas, and those weekly agonizing pull request reviews. But it's not all horror stories! You'll also learn valuable lessons about persevering through challenges, building consensus, and ultimately creating robust open source software that delivers value. Guests will provide insights into cultivating positive OSS communities and effective collaboration processes. So whether you're a veteran open source participant or just getting started, this podcast will prepare you for the gritty realities and help you navigate the unusual situations that so often arise. Join us as we embrace the awkward, frustrating, and yes, even "gross" side of open source software development. It's a journey that every contributor needs to understand. en-us episodic G-Research Open Source Software Outreach podcast G-Research Open Source Software This podcast takes an honest and unvarnished look at the reality of contributing to open source software projects. Too often, the open source community can paint an idealized picture of seamless collaboration and frictionless progress. But the truth is, working on OSS projects can be challenging, messy, and at times, downright frustrating. From conflicting opinions and coding philosophies to project politics and ownership disputes, there are many potential pitfalls. That's why this podcast gives voice to the personal experiences of actual open source contributors and influencers. They'll share the unfiltered ups and downs they've faced working on real projects. You'll hear war stories of coding battles, community dramas, and those weekly agonizing pull request reviews. But it's not all horror stories! You'll also learn valuable lessons about persevering through challenges, building consensus, and ultimately creating robust open source software that delivers value. Guests will provide insights into cultivating positive OSS communities and effective collaboration processes. So whether you're a veteran open source participant or just getting started, this podcast will prepare you for the gritty realities and help you navigate the unusual situations that so often arise. Join us as we embrace the awkward, frustrating, and yes, even "gross" side of open source software development. It's a journey that every contributor needs to understand. no oss, open source, community, artificial intelligence, machine learning, python, software G-Research Open Source Software podcast@gr-oss.io Building Welcoming Communities with Stacey Potter https://podcast.gr-oss.io/15-openssf-community ef06cd57-208c-4807-b583-64ea348161ec Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700 G-Research Open Source Software full G-Research Open Source Software Tabitha DiDominico from G Research sits down with Stacey Potter, Manager of Community at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), to explore what makes open source communities thrive. Stacey shares her unique journey through open source—from working at a license compliance company to shepherding projects like Flux through CNCF graduation, and now building inclusive communities at OpenSSF. 24:07 no Tabitha Diaminico from G Research sits down with Stacey Potter, Manager of Community at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), to explore what makes open source communities thrive. Stacey shares her unique journey through open source—from working at a license compliance company to shepherding projects like Flux through CNCF graduation, and now building inclusive communities at OpenSSF. Discover the practical strategies for welcoming new contributors, the surprising parallels between marketing and community building, and why people are truly the heart of open source. Whether you're a seasoned maintainer looking to grow your project, a developer considering your first contribution, or simply curious about the open source security landscape, you'll hear actionable insights on creating psychological safety in communities, the importance of good documentation, and exciting initiatives like OpenSSF's upcoming ambassador program. Plus, get the inside scoop on upcoming OpenSSF events and smaller projects that deserve more love. G-Research is hiring in Dallas, TX and London, UK! Apply at https://gresearch.com/vacancies. For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug. The GR-OSS OUT Podcast is produced by Ben Wiley. Special Guest: Stacey Potter. oss, open source, g-research, technology, cncf, openssf, community Tabitha Diaminico from G Research sits down with Stacey Potter, Manager of Community at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), to explore what makes open source communities thrive. Stacey shares her unique journey through open source—from working at a license compliance company to shepherding projects like Flux through CNCF graduation, and now building inclusive communities at OpenSSF. Discover the practical strategies for welcoming new contributors, the surprising parallels between marketing and community building, and why people are truly the heart of open source.

Whether you're a seasoned maintainer looking to grow your project, a developer considering your first contribution, or simply curious about the open source security landscape, you'll hear actionable insights on creating psychological safety in communities, the importance of good documentation, and exciting initiatives like OpenSSF's upcoming ambassador program. Plus, get the inside scoop on upcoming OpenSSF events and smaller projects that deserve more love.

G-Research is hiring in Dallas, TX and London, UK! Apply at https://gresearch.com/vacancies.

For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug.

The GR-OSS OUT Podcast is produced by Ben Wiley.

Special Guest: Stacey Potter.

]]> Tabitha Diaminico from G Research sits down with Stacey Potter, Manager of Community at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), to explore what makes open source communities thrive. Stacey shares her unique journey through open source—from working at a license compliance company to shepherding projects like Flux through CNCF graduation, and now building inclusive communities at OpenSSF. Discover the practical strategies for welcoming new contributors, the surprising parallels between marketing and community building, and why people are truly the heart of open source.

Whether you're a seasoned maintainer looking to grow your project, a developer considering your first contribution, or simply curious about the open source security landscape, you'll hear actionable insights on creating psychological safety in communities, the importance of good documentation, and exciting initiatives like OpenSSF's upcoming ambassador program. Plus, get the inside scoop on upcoming OpenSSF events and smaller projects that deserve more love.

G-Research is hiring in Dallas, TX and London, UK! Apply at https://gresearch.com/vacancies.

For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug.

The GR-OSS OUT Podcast is produced by Ben Wiley.

Special Guest: Stacey Potter.

]]> The Art of Finding and Publishing Security Bugs with David Leadbeater https://podcast.gr-oss.io/12-dgl-security 10b7cae1-6460-476b-8b31-277f00e10470 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0700 G-Research Open Source Software full G-Research Open Source Software Security researcher David Leadbeater joins Jay Faulkner to discuss hunting for obscure terminal vulnerabilities, lessons from email security, and the art of responsible disclosure in open source. 41:56 no In this episode of the G Research Open Source Software Outreach Podcast, host Jay Faulkner sits down with security researcher and engineer David Leadbeater. They dive into David’s journey from hacking on Linux as a kid to discovering vulnerabilities in modern terminals. The conversation explores how obscure bugs can linger in new code, the messy reality of threat modeling, the challenges of maintaining secure open source software, and war stories from email security days. Check out DGL's personal blog at dgl.cx (dgl.cx). Come work for G-Research in Dallas, TX or London, UK -- see open positions at https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug Special Guest: David Leadbeater. g-research, oss, gr-oss, gross, security, oss security, hacking, software vulnerabilities, software bugs In this episode of the G Research Open Source Software Outreach Podcast, host Jay Faulkner sits down with security researcher and engineer David Leadbeater. They dive into David’s journey from hacking on Linux as a kid to discovering vulnerabilities in modern terminals. The conversation explores how obscure bugs can linger in new code, the messy reality of threat modeling, the challenges of maintaining secure open source software, and war stories from email security days.

Check out DGL's personal blog at [dgl.cx](dgl.cx).

Come work for G-Research in Dallas, TX or London, UK -- see open positions at https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies
For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug

Special Guest: David Leadbeater.

]]> In this episode of the G Research Open Source Software Outreach Podcast, host Jay Faulkner sits down with security researcher and engineer David Leadbeater. They dive into David’s journey from hacking on Linux as a kid to discovering vulnerabilities in modern terminals. The conversation explores how obscure bugs can linger in new code, the messy reality of threat modeling, the challenges of maintaining secure open source software, and war stories from email security days.

Check out DGL's personal blog at [dgl.cx](dgl.cx).

Come work for G-Research in Dallas, TX or London, UK -- see open positions at https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies
For a video version of this podcast, check out https://youtu.be/-nJHBWtcTug

Special Guest: David Leadbeater.

]]> Security and Community with Tabatha DiDomenico https://podcast.gr-oss.io/8-security-and-community f499889b-2dba-4ab1-a370-cc95a2f6df96 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800 G-Research Open Source Software full G-Research Open Source Software The security community in open source has been thriving for years. We check in with Tabatha DiDomenico who helps us navigate the waters of security and community. 33:22 no In this podcast, Tabatha and Jay discuss security, oss communities, and the places security and community can intersect. Learn how GR-OSS works with CHAOSS and OpenSSF as part of our open source work. Read more about... - CHAOSS https://chaoss.community/ - OpenSSF https://openssf.org/ Want to use open source software to build the next big thing? Check out job vacancies at G-Research! https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies/ Special Guest: Tabatha DiDomenico. security, community, chaoss, openssf, gr-oss, oss, open source In this podcast, Tabatha and Jay discuss security, oss communities, and the places security and community can intersect. Learn how GR-OSS works with CHAOSS and OpenSSF as part of our open source work.

Read more about...

Want to use open source software to build the next big thing? Check out job vacancies at G-Research! https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies/

Special Guest: Tabatha DiDomenico.

]]> In this podcast, Tabatha and Jay discuss security, oss communities, and the places security and community can intersect. Learn how GR-OSS works with CHAOSS and OpenSSF as part of our open source work.

Read more about...

Want to use open source software to build the next big thing? Check out job vacancies at G-Research! https://www.gresearch.com/vacancies/

Special Guest: Tabatha DiDomenico.

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