What Maintainers need to know about Open Source Licensing, SBOMs and Security

Name: What Maintainers need to know about Open Source Licensing, SBOMs and Security
Uploaded: 2026-04-25T06:56:39.000Z
Channel: GitHub

Open source licensing SBOM Supply chain security Open source maintenance GitHub Software security Open source compliance SBOM generation Security best practices Maintainer guide

GitHub April 25, 2026

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This video covers essential topics for open source maintainers including open source licensing fundamentals, SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation and usage, and supply chain security practices. Hosted by GitHub's Open Source Programs Office, it addresses what maintainers need to know to meet 2026 user expectations around security compliance and transparency. Ideal for maintainers, developers, and open source program managers looking to strengthen their project's security posture.