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 employed as Chief Security Architect for Red Hat.  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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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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13 ways to get involved with your favorite open source project

Apply GET/SET principles to connecting with open source projects.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 19 Apr 2021
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3 things great open source leaders do

What does it mean to be a leader in a world working to include people who historically haven't been included?
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 16 Apr 2021
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5 signs you might be a Rust programmer

During my journey to learning Rust, I've noticed a few common behaviors of fellow Rustaceans.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 03 Mar 2021
Trust

How open source builds distributed trust

Trust in open source is a positive feedback loop.
Mike Bursell (Correspondent) 15 Jan 2021
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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

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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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