By Alliander, along with RTE, and major players of the global energy sector are leading the initiative to help companies with their digitization efforts. Open source is at the heart of these efforts, led by Linux Foundation Energy (LF Energy). At the Open Source Summit in Bilbao, Spain, Nico Rikken, Open Source Ambassador and Technical Solution Lead at Alliander emphasized the importance of ensuring code quality and security in open source projects.
He discussed the benefits of open source initiatives in promoting security as a priority and the importance of software bill of materials (SBOMs) for ensuring code security. Rikken said, “The governance of LF Energy really puts security as a priority and also ensures code quality, which helps with maturity and adoption of the project.”
He also discussed the potential of open source solutions to address the urgent need for sustainable energy, emphasizing the scalability and worldwide applicability of open source software.
Security in open source projects, focusing on code quality and processes
- Rikken said that code quality and security are crucial for open source projects.
- Rikken stressed that processes and awareness are essential for secure code deployment.
- Rikken discussed the importance of security and quality control in software development.
- Rikken highlighted the importance of quality in the power grid model calculation engine, and how the open source nature of the project forces the team to take extra steps to ensure its soundness.
- Rikken added that the team is adding an extra layer to ensure that even the open source code base is of high quality, beyond just a specific repository or platform.
Open source code security, cultural shifts in DevSecOps, and impact on software development
- Rikken discussed the importance of security in open source projects, including software bill of materials (SBOMs) for external parties.
- Rikken said that internal verifications ensure quality and security in open source code.
- Developers’ security awareness is crucial for maintaining a secure codebase.
- Alliander prioritizes code quality, security, and compliance in open-source software development.
Open source software’s role in the energy sector, sustainability, and security
- Open source involvement inspires enthusiasm for energy sector transformation.
- Digitization and software packages can help optimize energy distribution and consumption.
- LF Energy project and open source software can help with interoperability and communication.
- Rikken emphasizes the importance of open source solutions for sustainable energy.
Guest: Nico Rikken (LinkedIn)
Organization/Company: LF Energy (Twitter)/ Alliander (Twitter)
Show: State of Energy
