I've been in and around Open Source since around 1997, and have been running (GNU) Linux as my main desktop at home and work since then: not always easy...  I'm a security bod and architect, co-founder of the Enarx project, and am currently CEO of a start-up in the Confidential Computing space.  I have a blog - "Alice, Eve & Bob" - where I write (sometimes rather parenthetically) about security.  I live in the UK and like single malts.

Authored Content

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4 conscious steps to engage people in your open source community

How to give the gift of open source and make it stick.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 25 Dec 2021
Working on a team, busy worklife

9 underrated responsibilities of an open source community manager

The open source community manager wears many hats.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 14 Sep 2021
Stickers from all different open source projects and communities

What I miss about open source conferences

I can buy my own t-shirts, but friendships need nurturing.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 12 Sep 2021
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5 tips for recruiting an open source job candidate

Let's look beyond exam scores and hire open source candidates based on their ability and potential.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 10 Sep 2021
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3 key considerations for your trusted compute base

The smaller your TCB, the less there is to attack, and that's a good thing.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 28 May 2021 1 comment
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Contributed Content

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Announcing the Opensource.com Correspondent program

Top authors on Opensource.com have new levels of access, support, and exclusive opportunities.
Matthew Broberg (Red Hat) 25 Nov 2019 4 comments
Getting started with DevSecOps

Now available: The open source guide to DevOps security

This guide will help you get started with DevSecOps.
Jason Hibbets (Red Hat) 09 Jan 2019
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An introduction to cryptography and public key infrastructure

Learn the basic concepts behind cryptography, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.
Alex Wood (Red Hat) 21 May 2018 1 comment

Authored Comments

Commented on 7 Oct 2020
8 ways not to do open source
Sorry to confuse: I'm British, and my humour is ... shall we say "dry"? It is indeed an article on how not not to do open source. And I'm definitely not in favour of ad hominem (or ad mulierum) attacks.
Commented on 7 Oct 2020
8 ways not to do open source
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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