OpenSSL 1.1.1 End Of Life Approaching
OpenSSL 1.1.1 series will reach End of Life (EOL) on 11th September 2023. Users of OpenSSL 1.1.1 should consider their options and plan any actions they might need to take.
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Rebranded OpenSSL FIPS certificates issued
The OpenSSL project is pleased to announce that the first of the rebranded FIPS 140-2 certificates, available exclusively to our Premium Support Customers, have been officially issued by the CMVP. With this significant milestone achieved, we anticipate a smooth and ongoing rollout of the remaining and future rebrandings. If your company desires a rebranded FIPS 140-2 validation certificate bearing your organisation’s name, obtaining one is a straightforward task: simply secure a premium support contract with the project and ask for a rebranded certificate.
OpenSSL extends feedback on draft mission & values statement
OpenSSL would like to thank everyone who has provided feedback on our draft mission & values statement. The response has been great, and the feedback is really important to us. We are working through those responses.
We’d like to get even more feedback so we are extending the response period until 19th May 2023. If you haven’t already provided feedback to us, please do so by:
- Filling in this feedback form, or
- Emailing your feedback to feedback@openssl.org
As a small incentive we will be randomly selecting 10 responders out of everyone who has provided feedback and the lucky ones will receive an OpenSSL T-shirt. (Yes this includes those who have already responded to us).
Meet Anton Arapov: The Latest Addition to the OpenSSL Team
We are thrilled to announce that Anton Arapov has joined the OpenSSL team! Anton brings a wealth of experience to the project, having previously worked on the Linux kernel, telecom core services, and cloud infrastructure management software as an engineering and project manager. He’s deeply committed to open-source software and will undoubtedly propel the OpenSSL project forward with his expertise and knowledge.
OpenSSL seeks feedback on draft mission & values statement
Following the successful OpenSSL 2023 face-to-face conference, OpenSSL has produced a draft mission & values statement. Once finalised, we intend to realign all activities of the project to ensure they reflect our agreed mission and values. Before doing so however, we would like to obtain feedback on this statement from the public, to ensure it represents all of our communities. By offering us your feedback, you will help us to ensure the OpenSSL project is run in a way that reflects the values of all of our users.
OpenSSL Face-to-Face Conference 2023
![[Photo of OpenSSL F2F 2023 attendees]]( /images/blog/f2f-2023.jpg)
In February 2023, the OpenSSL project held a face-to-face meeting in Queensland, Australia, which was attended by most of the project’s full-time contractors and OMC members. Amongst other subjects, the conference aimed to identify how OpenSSL can improve its governance and better execute on its mission.
OpenSSL FIPS Update and Expansion of Rebranding Offer
We are thrilled to inform you that the complimentary FIPS rebranding service for our premium support customers has been extended. As part of this non-contractual benefit, premium support customers are entitled to one rebranding of any of our FIPS provider certificates per year, completely free of charge.
OpenSSL is looking to contract a full-time Engineering Manager
UPDATE: Please note this position has been filled.
UPDATE: The application period has been extended due to the Holiday Season.
The OpenSSL Management Committee are looking for a full time Engineering Manager. Details of the role follows.
To apply please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@openssl.org by 20th January 2023.
FIPS 140-3 Plans
The OpenSSL Management Committee (OMC) on behalf of the OpenSSL Project is pleased to announce that the project is partnering with KeyPair Consulting and Acumen Security to validate OpenSSL to meet the requirements of the FIPS 140-3 standard.
OpenSSL Presentation at ICMC22 Conference
After 2 years of forced covid break, OpenSSL once again presented at the ICMC22 conference. The conference was a very pleasant meet-up of the community around cryptography and cryptographic modules. There were a lot of insights, feedback, and discussions around IT security. OpenSSL gave a talk on the Current Status of OpenSSL.