World Cafe: In the information security circle, is there no place for open source?

Time
2025年8月09日 11:30 ~ 12:20
Speaker
Room
TR313
Collaborative Notes
https://hackmd.io/Bk3JjcW_xg
MandarinElementary
Open Source Security HITCON x COSCUP

Abstract

Where is the place for open source software in the information security community?

Program Objectives

  • Stimulate participants to actively participate in the discussion and explore the possibilities of open source software in the information security field.
  • To advocate and explore the development potential and improvement direction of open source software in the information security field.

How to conduct the event

  • World Café format, divided into 4-5 discussion tables.
  • Each table will have a fixed table leader to lead the discussion and record the key points.
  • Participants rotate between tables every 10-15 minutes for three rounds of discussion.
  • Each round of discussion is organized into different but related topics, with each round going deeper and deeper into the topic.
  • After the last round, each table will share and summarize the results.

Discussion Topics (Tentative)

  • What are the security scenarios where open source software is used?
  • Difficulties with open source software
  • How do you want open source software to help them with security?
  • How to improve the open source software ecosystem?
  • How to improve the open source ecosystem so that open source software can be used in more security domains. (Notice: The English content is automatically translated and may contain inaccuracies or misinterpretations. Please refer to the original version for the most accurate information.)