https://geekyschmidt.com/tags/opensource/Recent content in Opensource onhttps://geekyschmidt.com/post/say-my-name-heisenbridge/Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://geekyschmidt.com/post/say-my-name-heisenbridge/Why I stopped using Discord for open source and how I bridged IRC into Matrix using Heisenbridge on OpenBSD.https://geekyschmidt.com/2008/12/22/fips-140-2-open-source-sslipsec-thanks-red-hat/Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:14:39 +0000https://geekyschmidt.com/2008/12/22/fips-140-2-open-source-sslipsec-thanks-red-hat/<p><em>I always keep my eyes on what modules are undergoing FIPS validation. Here is an email sent to my teams…</em></p> <p>A shortcoming of open source has always been the lack of validated security modules. Red Hat has recognized this shortcoming and submitted their products and libraries for FIPS validation. As we move to more secure enterprise solutions it will be important to remain aware of these products as to lean on them in our products. Using validated products removes the need to take a hit during C&amp;A or seek waivers. Just a friendly FYI from your IA Architect:</p>