SRC012 — https://openssf.org/blog/2024/01/31/maintainer-motivations-challenges-and-best-practices-on-open-source-software-security/¶
Contents¶
Metadata¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://openssf.org/blog/2024/01/31/maintainer-motivations-challenges-and-best-practices-on-open-source-software-security/ |
| Authors | Anna Hermansen, Linux Foundation Research |
| Date | 2024-01-31 |
Content Summary¶
Linux Foundation survey of OSS maintainers finding 72% are optimistic about security. Top approach for evaluating security is SCA and SAST tools. 39% still do manual code review. 69% want defined best practices. Primary motivation for maintaining OSS is enjoyment of learning. 49% want employer incentives.
Reliability: High¶
Linux Foundation research report based on survey data from the OSS maintainer community.
Relevance: High¶
Directly addresses Q002 with maintainer perspectives on security tooling, barriers, and desired improvements.
Bias Assessment¶
| Domain | Rating | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Missing Data | Some concerns | Response rate and sample size not specified in the blog summary. |
| Measurement | Low risk | Survey-based with structured questions. |
| Selective Reporting | Low risk | Reports both positive (72% optimistic) and concerning (39% manual review only) findings. |
| Randomization | N/A | Not an RCT. |
| Protocol Deviation | N/A | Not an RCT. |
| Conflict Of Interest | Low risk | Linux Foundation is a non-profit with broad stakeholder governance. |