OpenVPN’s open source software is used by millions of people worldwide for Internet privacy and security, is getting security audit by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF). The audit is not triggered by any imminently known security issue.
“We are very encouraged to see a non-profit organisation like OSTIF raising the necessary funds for this routine software audit,” says Francis Dinha, CEO of OpenVPN Technologies.
The routine audit ensures the software is as solid as it should be to protect all OpenVPN users. OSIF, a non-profit organisation, which connects open-source security projects with much needed funding and logistical support, is being backed by companies who share a common interest in cyber security.
“It’s exciting to see so many companies who use our OpenVPN software donate to the cause of improving the security and reliability of our software,” says Dinha.
The audit is being conducted on the upcoming OpenVPN v2.4 release and will be performed by the third-party organization, which is not directly involved in the development of OpenVPN.
“This ensures that there will be fresh eyes looking at the software which has been actively developed OpenVPN community,” says Dinha.
Millions rely heavily on OpenVPN software for their secure access through the Internet and it is becoming more critical in today’s changing cyber security landscape.
“We’ll continue to be supportive of any other non-profit organizations wanting to do similar audits in co-operation with the OpenVPN community at any time,” says Dinha.