The OpenSSL Project is pleased to announce that OpenSSL 3.6 Alpha1 pre-release is released and adding significant new functionality to OpenSSL Library. This article has been indexed from Blog on OpenSSL Library Read the original article: OpenSSL 3.6 Alpha Release…
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Contributors to the OpenSSL Library (July 2025)
In July, 58 pull requests were approved for merge into the OpenSSL Library code base. There were also four people who contributed code for the first time: yzpgryx provided a fix to support the SM2 PEM format with matching tests.…
OpenSSL Library 3.6 Upcoming Release Announcement
The freeze date for OpenSSL 3.6 Alpha is rapidly approaching. If you have a feature ready, please ensure that your associated PRs are posted, reviewed, and ready to be merged before the include/exclude decision date (Tuesday, August 5, 2025) and…
Contributors to the OpenSSL Library (June 2025)
Every month the OpenSSL Library receives code in the form of pull requests (PR) to GitHub. In June, 64 of those PRs were merged into the default branch of the repository thus becoming a part of the OpenSSL Library code…
There’s still time to share your story
Recently we opened a short survey for people to share their OpenSSL stories. We’ve already heard from people who use OpenSSL to: Analyze QUIC traffic. Secure school cafeteria point of sale (POS) systems. Protect letters sent digitally to a printer…
Openssl Release Announcement for 3.5.1, 3.4.2, 3.3.4, 3.2.5, and 3.0.17
Release Announcement for OpenSSL Library 3.5.1, 3.4.2, 3.3.4, 3.2.5, and 3.0.17 The OpenSSL Project team announces the release of new versions of our open-source toolkit for SSL/TLS. CVEs fixed in 3.5.1: CVE-2025-4575 – LOW – Fix x509 application adds trusted…
OpenSSL Foundation is hiring Software Engineer (C Developer)
OpenSSL Foundation is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer (C Developer) to contribute to the development and maintenance of the widely-used OpenSSL open-source cryptographic library. This article has been indexed from Blog on OpenSSL Library Read the original article:…
Share your user story
If you’re reading this blog post, you probably don’t need us to tell you how essential, widespread, and important the OpenSSL Library is. While our open source model means that everyone is freely able to use these tools, it also…
Deadline Extended: More Time to Submit Your Proposal for the OpenSSL Conference 2025
The OpenSSL Conference 2025 is extending its Call for Papers (CFP) deadline to June 22, 2025. We understand that the best proposals often come from teams deep in the trenches of real-world security work. You now have additional time to…
Brno May 2025: Hosting OpenSSL Projects and Corporation BAC Members for Alignment and Connection
Pictured here from left to right: Štefan Kremeň (Support Manager), Peter Gutmann (cryptlib), Hana Andersen (Marcom Manager), Shayne Jones (cryptlib), Kajal Sapkota (MarCom Specialist), Kateřina Míčová (Business Admin), Daniela Kellnerová (MarCom Specialist), Norbert Pócs (Software Engineer), Tomáš Vávra (Engineering &…
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation Launch Distinguished Contributor Awards with OpenSSL 3.5 Honorees
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are launching the Distinguished Contributor Awards, a new programme formally recognising exceptional technical contributions to each OpenSSL Library release. These awards highlight individuals who drive critical advancements and demonstrate technical leadership in the…
Call for Papers Deadline Approaching – Don’t Miss Your Shot to Speak at the OpenSSL Conference 2025!
Dates: October 7–9, 2025 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025 The OpenSSL Conference 2025 is accepting proposals for talks, panels, and workshops. This inaugural event will bring together developers, researchers, security engineers, compliance professionals, and policy experts…
Technical Advisory Committees Election Results
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation certify the results of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) elections. After a thorough nomination and voting process, the OpenSSL community has selected a group of distinguished individuals to provide guidance and advice to…
Nomination Deadline Extended: Technical Advisory Committees
The nomination period for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) has been extended. The new deadline is Sunday, April 27, 2025. Take advantage of the extended timeline to submit thoughtful nominations — and play an active role in shaping the future…
OpenSSL 3.5 Final Release – Live
The final release of OpenSSL 3.5 is now live. We would like to thank all those who contributed to the OpenSSL 3.5 release, without whom the OpenSSL Library would not be possible. This article has been indexed from Blog on…
Join Us at the OpenSSL Conference in Prague – October 7 to 9, 2025 – Share Your Expertise and Shape the Future of Secure Communications
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are pleased to announce the OpenSSL Conference 2025, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2025, in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. This premier event brings together a global community of…
Thank You for Joining Our Live Q&A Session on Technical Advisory Committees
On March 24 and 25, 2025, we hosted two live Q&A sessions to discuss the formation and role of the new Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) concerning the OpenSSL Library. These sessions featured: Tim Hudson, President of the OpenSSL Corporation (Session…
OpenSSL 3.5 Beta Release Announcement
The OpenSSL Project is pleased to announce that OpenSSL 3.5 Beta1 pre-release is released and adding significant new functionality to the OpenSSL Library. This article has been indexed from Blog on OpenSSL Library Read the original article: OpenSSL 3.5 Beta…
Do Not Miss Our Technical Advisory Committee Q&A Sessions – Get Involved!
Thank you to everyone who registered and to those who went the extra mile to nominate candidates for the Technical Advisory Committees of the OpenSSL Corporation and OpenSSL Foundation. This article has been indexed from Blog on OpenSSL Library Read…
Join Us in Forming the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)
The OpenSSL Corporation (primarily focused on commercial communities) and the OpenSSL Foundation (primarily focused on non-commercial communities) are pleased to announce the formation of the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives.…
OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha Release Announcement
The OpenSSL Project is pleased to announce that OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha1 pre-release is released and adding significant new functionality to OpenSSL Library. This article has been indexed from Blog on OpenSSL Library Read the original article: OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha Release…
OpenSSL 3.1.2: FIPS 140-3 Validated
The OpenSSL Corporation is pleased to announce that OpenSSL version 3.1.2 has achieved FIPS 140-3 validation, signifying its compliance with the rigorous cryptographic module security requirements set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This accomplishment marks…
OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha Repository Freeze Approaching
The OpenSSL Project is announcing the upcoming release of OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha, scheduled for March 11, 2025. As a result, the repository will be frozen before the release on March 6, 2025. The included features can be found in the…
OpenSSL 3.5 will be the next long term stable (LTS) release
We are pleased to announce that OpenSSL 3.5 will be the next long term stable (LTS) release. Per OpenSSL’s LTS policy, 3.5 will be supported until April 8, 2030. The previous LTS (OpenSSL 3.0) will continue to be fully supported…
OpenSSL 3.5 Feature Branch Merge – Go/No-Go Decisions
We’re introducing a streamlined process for deciding which new features make it into each OpenSSL Library release. This involves two layers of readiness checks—technical and business—to help ensure features are both technically sound and well-aligned with the broader needs of…
OpenSSL 3.5: Upcoming Release Announcement
The freeze date for OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha is rapidly approaching. If you have a feature on the planning page, please ensure that your associated PRs are posted, reviewed, and ready to be merged before the include/exclude decision date (Tuesday, February…
OpenSSL 3.5 Release Announcement
The freeze date for OpenSSL 3.5 Alpha is rapidly approaching. If you have a feature on the planning page, please ensure that your associated PRs are posted, reviewed, and ready to be merged before the include/exclude decision date (Tuesday, February…
OpenSSL Position and Plans on Private Key Formats for the ML-KEM and ML-DSA Post-quantum (PQ) Algorithms
The anticipated future arrival of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs), that could undermine the algorithms that underlie the currently most widely used public key algorithms (ECDHE, ECDSA, DH and RSA), has led to the development and recent standardisation of new…
Introducing Jon Ericson
From the very beginning of the project, OpenSSL has depended on a community of experts to enable secure and private communication. It’s safe to say that without volunteers contributing code, tests and documentation, we wouldn’t have the modern internet. In…
Connect with us at FOSDEM
The OpenSSL Foundation will be attending FOSDEM in Brussels, Belgium on 1-2 February 2025, and we’d like to connect with you! The Free and Open Source Developers’ European Meeting (FOSDEM) is a volunteer-organized event to promote the widespread use of…
Foundation BAC Distributions seat
As previously communicated the recent election for the Distributions seat on the Foundation BAC resulted in a tie between Dmitry Belyavsky (Red Hat) and John Haxby (Oracle). As a result we will be re-running this election in early January with…
Announcing the Results of the Business Advisory Committee Elections
Upon certification of the election results by the Election Committee, the OpenSSL Foundation and the OpenSSL Corporation are pleased to announce the official results of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) elections. After a thorough nomination and voting process, the OpenSSL…
Business Advisory Committees Elections Are Now Open – Vote for Your Community Representative
Thank you to everyone who registered, as well as those who took the extra step to nominate candidates, for the Business Advisory Committees of the OpenSSL Foundation and OpenSSL Corporation. We are now at the final step – voting –…