STIX Shifter - March 2024

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, we speak with Md Saroer-E Azam, a software developer at IBM and a key maintainer/contributor to STIX Shifter. The focus of today's discussion is the STIX Shifter project, an open-source python library designed to facilitate the connection and querying of diverse data sources no matter where they reside.  It does this using STIX patterning and returning the results as STIX cyber observable objects.

Azam sheds light on the intricacies and challenges of developing and maintaining an open-source project while working for a commercial company. His insights offer valuable perspectives on the critical aspects of community engagement, documentation, code quality, compatibility, and security, which are crucial elements in ensuring the sustainability and growth of an open source project.

The episode delves into the potential directions for STIX Shifter's future, including expanding data source support and the need for greater volunteer contributions to drive its evolution. Join us as we explore the driving forces behind STIX Shifter and it potential for enhancing the cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Reference Links:

Open Cybersecurity Alliance (OCA) website:
https://opencybersecurityalliance.org/

Open Cybersecurity Alliance (OCA) GitHub
https://github.com/opencybersecurityalliance

Open Cybersecurity Alliance (OCA) YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTpPl2oEGH_Ws251m827Cg

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