The Linux Foundation has launched Akrites, a shared Security Incident Response Team to coordinate the discovery, patching, and public disclosure of open source software vulnerabilities. Backed by major companies including Anthropic, AWS, Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, the initiative aims to speed fix deployment and reduce the risk of exploitation before patches are published. #LinuxFoundation #Akrites #AlphaOmega
Keypoints
- Akrites is a new Linux Foundation effort for coordinated OSS vulnerability response.
- It provides a shared SIRT for discovery, validation, patching, and disclosure.
- The initiative focuses on confidentiality to prevent pre-patch exploitation.
- It is supported by major tech and financial organizations, including AWS and Microsoft.
- Akrites will also help maintain and fix unmaintained packages as a last resort.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/linux-foundation-unveils-new-open-source-security-project-akrites/