(Open Source Computer Emergency Response Team) A membership organization launched in 2008 that provides security guidance to Linux distributors and other open source projects. With financial assistance from Google, oCERT helps both small and large open source developers discover potential security vulnerabilities and track their usage. For more information, visit www.ocert.org. See CERT.
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