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OpenSSL 3.4 alpha released

OpenSSL 3.4 alpha 1 has now been made available.

Our Alpha releases are considered feature complete for the release, meaning that between now and the final release, only bug fixes are expected (if any). Notable features of this release are available in CHANGES.md within the source tarball.

Alpha releases are provided to our communities for testing and feedback purposes. If you use OpenSSL, and particularly if you intend to upgrade to OpenSSL 3.4 when it is released, we strongly encourage you to download this alpha release, and test it within whatever quality control mechanisms you have, providing feedback via our GitHub issue page at http://github.com/openssl/openssl/issues, so that we can address any shortcomings prior to the final release

OpenSSL considering TLS 1.0/1.1 deprecation

Recently, OpenSSL proposed the deprecation of TLS 1.0/1.1 and solicited community feedback on the idea.

Feedback on the proposal was generally split down the middle, with half of the respondents indicating immediate depreciation with near-term removal was acceptable, while the remainder of the respondents with affirmative opinions noted that they represent, or know of products whose environment disallowed updating to TLS1.2 or later, and would need to re-enable the deprecated features for the foreseeable future.

Join Our Webinar on Debugging OpenSSL Applications

Debugging is a crucial aspect of developing and maintaining reliable software. However, debugging can become particularly challenging when applications incorporate diverse and complex components like OpenSSL. This webinar is designed to help you navigate these complexities.

Webinar Details

Date: September 11, 2024
Time: 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Platform: Zoom
Topic: Debugging OpenSSL Applications

Registration Link: Click here to register

What to Expect

  • Internal Debugging Tools: Learn about the facilities OpenSSL provides to help you gain visibility into its internal behavior, allowing for more effective troubleshooting.
  • External Diagnostic Tools: Explore additional tools that can be integrated with OpenSSL to diagnose and resolve more intricate issues.

For professionals dealing with OpenSSL, mastering these debugging techniques is essential to ensuring the stability and security of their applications.

Join OpenSSL at the ICMC 2024 - Visit Our Exhibit Booth!

OpenSSL is pleased to announce its participation as a Silver Sponsor at the upcoming International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC) 2024, taking place from 18th to 20th September. Visit our booth and attend our presentations to discover how we can help each other.

Event Details

Conference Name: International Cryptographic Module Conference
Dates: 18th - 20th September 2024
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, San Jose, California
Our Booth Number: 102

OpenSSL 3.4 Alpha release approaching

The freeze date for OpenSSL 3.4 Alpha is rapidly approaching.

Alpha freeze approaching

The freeze date for OpenSSL 3.4 Alpha is rapidly approaching. Planned features are viewable on our 3.4 Planning page. If you have a feature on the planning page, please ensure that your associated PRs are posted, reviewed, and merged prior to the freeze date (Friday, Aug 30, 2024), or it will be postponed until the next release.

New Governance Structure and New Projects under the Mission

As part of our ongoing journey, OpenSSL is evolving to provide more opportunities for engagement that more effectively align with our mission statement and promote our values. OpenSSL is implementing various mechanisms to foster greater community involvement and enable our communities to play a key and active role in the decision-making process.

New Governance Framework

OpenSSL has two independent, co-equal organizations to support the OpenSSL Mission:

This balanced approach ensures that both entities can operate independently and make decisions autonomously.

Meet with OpenSSL at RSA Conference 2024

This year, OpenSSL will be attending RSA Conference 2024, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity events. Throughout May 6-9 in San Francisco, we are seeking to engage with our communities at RSA to better understand their needs and problems.

Face-to-Face 2024 Australia

The OpenSSL Project has returned from spending a week in February sequestered in the beautiful Australian outback discussing the past, current, and future state of the project. This in-person meeting brought together the project’s paid resources and the management committee. Our goal for this meeting was to chart the course for OpenSSL’s future, tackle current challenges, and note our collective achievements. Three project members were unable to participate in person and joined the meetings remotely.

Celebrating 25 Years of OpenSSL

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully distributed nearly 100 limited edition T-shirts commemorating the 25th anniversary of OpenSSL’s existence.

We appreciate the support of all our communities, users, individual contributors and support customers, without which we would not be able to continue our mission and deliver on our open source values. These continue to drive the success and evolution of OpenSSL, and we couldn’t be more appreciative.