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Open Source Software Institute

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Open Source Software Institute
Company typeNonprofit
IndustryOpen-source software
Founded2000
FounderJohn Farrell
Andrew Murren
Headquarters
Area served
United States
Websitewww.ossinstitute.org

The Open Source Software Institute (OSSI) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(6), non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development and implementation of open-source software solutions within US Federal, state and municipal government agencies.

History

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OSSI was established in 2000 and has focused on strategic initiatives to promote the adoption of open source within US Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.

Projects

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Efforts include securing the Federal Information Processing Standards FIPS 140-2 validation for the OpenSSL cryptographic module library, participation in development of the U.S. Navy's Open Source Guidance Document,[1] securing the Open Source Corporate Management Information System (OSCMIS) with the Defense Information Systems Agency,[2][3] and working with the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to establish and implement the Homeland Open Security Technology (HOST) program, which promotes open security.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "DON Open Source Software Guidance". United States Navy. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  2. ^ "DISA Earns National GOSCON Honors". Defense Information Systems Agency. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  3. ^ "What Are the Stages of the Software Development Life Cycle?". 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  4. ^ "Homeland Open Security Technology (HOST)". Department of Homeland Security. Retrieved 2011-05-26.

Further reading

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