What is your organizational mission statement: We build free, open source digital solutions for nonprofits and municipalities.
What drives your interest in joining the OpenSSF? Security is an imperative characteristic in the work we do. Designing, building, and maintaining security well requires (1) collaboration with like-minded folks & (2) continuous updating of all models to reflect the dynamic landscape.
I hope OpenSSF will be of service in both of these requirements.
What are your organization’s aspirations for contributing to the OpenSSF, and how do you anticipate that your membership will bolster the OpenSSF's growth and support? While we cannot be a fiscal supporter, we are active in the space.
As your Mission includes, "to inspire and enable the community to secure the open source software...." OSSF engaging with Digital Aid Seattle aids your mission.
We are building bespoke digital solutions for nonprofits, and then making those solutions available to any nonprofit, for free, via open source license. We are working to expand into Local and State government as well.
The more secure our offerings are (bolstered by OSSF), the more your mission is accomplished in securing the data of and services provided to the most vulnerable among us.
Could you summarize your organization’s contributions to OpenSSF? By DAS providing secure open source tools to communities in need and cash-strapped municipalities, we:
spread the word of the benefit and security of open source software to communities that otherwise wouldn't hear it
reinforce the same in the minds of our growing community of volunteer builders
Please include any contributions made to OpenSSF or other OpenSSF projects and open-source projects developed using any OpenSSF dependencies. none to date.
How many developers do you expect to have contribute to OpenSSF projects in the next 6-12 months? Are there other roles such as researchers, analysts or any other positions that you plan on contributing? I would need to better understand which developers you're in need of and what you're expecting from them.
How do you currently leverage any OpenSSF resources in your organization? We don't yet. I thought the civil thing to do would be to reach out to you to see if there was a more mutually-beneficial way to engage first.
Do you have signing authority for your entire institution? If no, who does? Yes
1. Organizational Information/Alignment:
Organizational Mission Alignment:
Does the organization's mission statement align with the goals of OpenSSF, such as promoting open source security, enhancing software supply chain integrity, or contributing to cybersecurity education?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Non-Profit, Government, or Academic Status:
Is the organization a recognized non-profit, government agency, or academic institution?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Brand Alignment and Reputation:
Is the organization in good standing within its community and the broader open source ecosystem, with a reputation that aligns with OpenSSF's values and brand?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
2. Commitment to Open Source Security and Contribution:
Commitment to Contribution:
Has the organization demonstrated a clear interest in actively contributing to the OpenSSF community through development, research, or other relevant activities?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
Can the organization commit to contributing a specified minimum number of developers, researchers, analysts, or other professionals to OpenSSF projects within the next 6-12 months?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
Commitment to Open Source Security:
Has the organization previously contributed to OpenSSF or other open-source projects?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
If not, do they plan on contributing to the OpenSSF?
Does the organization maintain or contribute to open-source projects that use OpenSSF dependencies or tools?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
Commitment to Open Source Security:
Does the organization have a history or a nascent plan to promote, improve, or contribute to open source security beyond its participation in OpenSSF?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Utilization of OpenSSF Resources:
Does the organization currently leverage OpenSSF resources, tools, or frameworks within its operations or projects?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
Educational and Community Engagement:
Does the organization engage in educational activities, community outreach, or other efforts to spread awareness about open source security?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
3. Compliance and Ethics:
Open Source Licensing and Compliance:
Does the organization adhere to open source licensing standards and demonstrate compliance with open source security best practices?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
No Conflict of Interest:
Can the organization certify that its membership and contributions to OpenSSF will not pose a conflict of interest with the foundation's objectives and policies?
What is your name? Seamus Brugh
What is your email? seamus@digitalseattle.org
What is your member company? Digital Aid Seattle
Identify which category their organization falls under: Non-profit
Link to your website: https://www.digitalseattle.org/
What is your organizational mission statement: We build free, open source digital solutions for nonprofits and municipalities.
What drives your interest in joining the OpenSSF? Security is an imperative characteristic in the work we do. Designing, building, and maintaining security well requires (1) collaboration with like-minded folks & (2) continuous updating of all models to reflect the dynamic landscape. I hope OpenSSF will be of service in both of these requirements.
What are your organization’s aspirations for contributing to the OpenSSF, and how do you anticipate that your membership will bolster the OpenSSF's growth and support? While we cannot be a fiscal supporter, we are active in the space. As your Mission includes, "to inspire and enable the community to secure the open source software...." OSSF engaging with Digital Aid Seattle aids your mission. We are building bespoke digital solutions for nonprofits, and then making those solutions available to any nonprofit, for free, via open source license. We are working to expand into Local and State government as well.
The more secure our offerings are (bolstered by OSSF), the more your mission is accomplished in securing the data of and services provided to the most vulnerable among us.
Could you summarize your organization’s contributions to OpenSSF? By DAS providing secure open source tools to communities in need and cash-strapped municipalities, we:
Please include any contributions made to OpenSSF or other OpenSSF projects and open-source projects developed using any OpenSSF dependencies. none to date.
How many developers do you expect to have contribute to OpenSSF projects in the next 6-12 months? Are there other roles such as researchers, analysts or any other positions that you plan on contributing? I would need to better understand which developers you're in need of and what you're expecting from them.
How do you currently leverage any OpenSSF resources in your organization? We don't yet. I thought the civil thing to do would be to reach out to you to see if there was a more mutually-beneficial way to engage first.
Do you have signing authority for your entire institution? If no, who does? Yes
1. Organizational Information/Alignment:
Organizational Mission Alignment:
Non-Profit, Government, or Academic Status:
Brand Alignment and Reputation:
2. Commitment to Open Source Security and Contribution:
Commitment to Contribution:
Commitment to Open Source Security:
Commitment to Open Source Security:
Utilization of OpenSSF Resources:
Educational and Community Engagement:
3. Compliance and Ethics:
Open Source Licensing and Compliance:
No Conflict of Interest: