Mike Bursell

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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.

Open Source Sensei Emerging Contributor Award 2018 DevOps Cloud Gamer Linux Geek Contributor Club Author

Authored Content

people in different locations who are part of the same team

How we hired an open source developer

My team opted out of the standard algorithm coding exercise for a process that yielded more relevant results.

Gift box opens with colors coming out

4 conscious steps to engage people in your open source community

How to give the gift of open source and make it stick.

Working on a team, busy worklife

9 underrated responsibilities of an open source community manager

The open source community manager wears many hats.

Stickers

What I miss about open source conferences

I can buy my own t-shirts, but friendships need nurturing.

Technical documentation doesn't have to be dull

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.

Puzzle pieces coming together to form a computer screen

3 key considerations for your trusted compute base

The smaller your TCB, the less there is to attack, and that's a good thing.

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.

Getting started with DevSecOps

Now available: The open source guide to DevOps security

This guide will help you get started with DevSecOps.

Locks on a bridge in Paris

An introduction to cryptography and public key infrastructure

Learn the basic concepts behind cryptography, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity.

Authored Comments

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.

7 Oct 2020

8 ways not to do open source

I'm glad you enjoyed it!