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Open source code increasingly is being used in application development as a way to help speed the appdev process, as developers simply reuse existing code instead of building from scratch. But that can introduce vulnerabilities if the code isn’t properly vetted and secured. This topic spotlight highlights the growing problem of open source security from a risk perspective and offers a comprehensive view of what organizations need to know about securing open source code, including best practices for safely using open source components.
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at InfluxData, Peter Albert is responsible for ensuring the security of InfluxData’s information systems and services. With more than 30 years of experience in the security, technology and telecommunications industries, Peter brings tremendous technical leadership and operational expertise to the company. Prior to joining InfluxData, Peter spent 3 years at IOActive, a premier, boutique security consultancy, where he advised various Global 1000 companies on their security program. Before that, he was responsible for managing global operations and expansion of the QualysGuard global SaaS infrastructure, overseeing its worldwide security operation centers (SOCs). He has also held various leadership positions in architecture, engineering and operations with iPass Inc. and General Magic. Having grown up in Silicon Valley, Peter joined his first start-up at age 16 managing databases.
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