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NEWARK, Del. - PennZone -- The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are establishing the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) to provide expert guidance and strategic direction for our technical initiatives. These advisory bodies are critical in enhancing our governance structure, ensuring that the decisions reflect the diverse stakeholders involved and that our Mission and Values stay aligned with the community's needs.

Purpose of the TACs

The TACs will serve as key advisory bodies, ensuring that the voices of the OpenSSL Communities—Academics, Committers, Distributions, Individuals, Large Businesses, and Small Businesses—are heard and considered in the OpenSSL Project's technical decision-making.

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TACs Objectives:

• Guide the OpenSSL Library's development roadmap and security best practices.
• Advise on cryptographic technologies and governance policies.
• Align technical direction with industry needs in coordination with Business Advisory Committees (BACs).

Election Process and Timeline

• March 17 – April 13: Registration, Nominations & Candidate Vetting
• April 14 – 27: Voting (Open Ballot on the Community Page)
• April 28: Results Announcement

TAC Q&A Sessions

To help community members understand the role of the TACs and the election process, the OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation will host two Q&A sessions:

Session 1

• Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speakers: Tim Hudson, President (OpenSSL Corporation); Matt Caswell, President (OpenSSL Foundation)
• Register

Session 2

• Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speakers: Anton Arapov, Operations Director (OpenSSL Corporation); Matt Caswell, President (OpenSSL Foundation)
• Register

Get Involved

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Join us in shaping the OpenSSL Library's future. For more details on the nomination process, election procedures, and how to participate in the Q&A sessions, visit our communities page or follow our Blog.