What's in the SOSS? An OpenSSF Podcast
What's in the SOSS? features the sharpest minds in security as they dig into the challenges and opportunities that create a recipe for success in making software more secure.
Get a taste of all the ingredients that make up secure open source software (SOSS) and explore the latest trends at the intersection of AI and security, vulnerability management, and threat assessments.
Each episode of What's in the SOSS? is packed with valuable insight designed to foster collaboration and promote stronger security practices for the open source software community.
About Christopher Robinson (aka CRob), host
CRob is a 43rd level Dungeon Master and a 26th level Securityologist. He is a leader within several Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) efforts and is a frequent speaker on cyber, application, and open source security. He enjoys hats, herding cats, and moonlit walks on the beach.
What's in the SOSS? An OpenSSF Podcast
Empowering Security: Yesenia Yser on Open Source, AI, and Personal Branding
In this inspiring episode of "What's in the SOSS?", we welcome our new Co-Host, cybersecurity expert and open source advocate Yesenia Yser. Join hosts CRob and Yesenia as they delve into her compelling journey from discovering open source at Red Hat to pioneering AI security at Microsoft. Learn how Yesenia blends her passion for cybersecurity, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and empowering communities—especially women—to shape her personal brand and advocacy efforts. Don't miss this lively conversation full of actionable insights for anyone interested in cybersecurity, open source communities, and personal growth.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:18 – Introduction to Yesenia Yser
- 00:55 – Yesenia's open source origin story
- 03:30 – From cybersecurity professional to jiu-jitsu practitioner
- 05:56 – Building a personal brand in tech and beyond
- 09:04 – Advocating diversity in tech through the BEAR group
- 12:40 – Fun rapid-fire round (VI or Emacs, Coke or Pepsi, favorite open source mascot, spicy vs. mild food, and more)
- 13:52 – Yesenia joins as new co-host of "What's in the SOSS?"
- 15:39 – Advice for breaking into open source and cybersecurity
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