David A. Wheeler's Personal Home Page

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[David A. Wheeler's Personal Home Page] provides resources, papers, and projects on developing secure software, free/libre/open source software (OSS/FLOSS), software innovation, and other interesting topics.

Target Customer

Software developers, security professionals, OSS advocates, researchers, policymakers, and government agencies seeking guidance on secure software and OSS governance.

Key Differentiator

A comprehensive, long-standing collection of security-focused OSS research, practical guidance, and government-oriented OSS discussions authored by David A. Wheeler, including papers, presentations, and tutorials.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for practical guidance on secure software development and software assurance
2Need for governance and best practices for OSS in government and DoD acquisitions
3Need for accessible, authoritative resources on OSS security and standards

Key Features

1Papers and projects on secure software and OSS/FLOSS
2Presentations and talks on Secure Software Development, OSS, and open standards
3Guides and tutorials (e.g., Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO)
4References to vulnerability analyses and case studies (Shellshock, Heartbleed, POODLE)
5Government/DoD OSS acquisition and policy discussions

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

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Competitive Advantages

1Authoritative, research-based resources on secure software and OSS
2Cross-cutting focus on government, DoD, and open standards
3Extensive bibliography of security vulnerabilities and best practices

Key Benefits

1Access to security-focused OSS research and tutorials

2Guidance on secure software development and software assurance

3Insights into OSS governance, open standards, and government acquisitions

4Educational resources including presentations and case studies

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A personal site hosting papers, projects, and resources on secure software, OSS/FLOSS, and software innovation, including vulnerability analyses and government-focused OSS discussions.

Target Market

Developers, security professionals, OSS practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and government agencies

Unique Value Proposition

Consolidated, authoritative source of research, guidance, and presentations on secure software development, OSS security, and government OSS policy by a recognized expert

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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