The State of OSPOs and OSS Management 2025 Research Findings by TODO Group
summary
Eighth annual survey (since 2018) reports concrete numbers: 92% involved in open source security with 42% acting as decision makers, 88% saying OSPOs improve software quality and security, 66% reporting readiness for emerging technologies and 69% effective managing AI risks (up from 65%), and 85% gaining industry influence. Sample splits 38% Europe, 39% Americas, 16% APAC; academic OSPOs show 38% reporting into research centers. Raw data and an OS book printed copy are available from Linux Foundation research.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Welcome to OSPO track
- 1:052025 OSPO research overview
- 2:30OSPO definition and role
- 5:21OSPO strategic impact
- 7:09OSPO security decisions
- 8:12OSPO readiness for AI
- 10:24OSPO ecosystem influence
- 11:27OSPOs and digital infrastructure
- 12:56Academic OSPO challenges
- 14:21Layoffs impact on OSPOs
- 15:28Future discussions
- 16:11OSPO book and resources
- 19:48Q&A
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