Join CRob as he sits down with Ram Iyengar, OpenSSF's India community representative, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of promoting open source security in one of the world's largest developer communities. Ram shares his journey from computer science professor to developer evangelist, discusses the launch of LF India, and reveals why getting developers excited about security tools remains one of his biggest challenges. From spicy food preferences to Star Trek vs. Star Wars debates, this episode offers both insights into global open source security efforts and a glimpse into the passionate community builders making it happen.Chapters:Meet Ram IyengarOrigin Story - From Professor to EvangelistThe Power of Developer EducationLF India Launch & Community BuildingGetting Involved & Video SeriesRapid FireThe Security Challenge in IndiaCall to Action & Wrap-upEpisode links:Ram Iyengar LinkedIn pageJoin us at the following events: OpenSSF Community Day India (Aug 4, 2025)Open Source Summit India (Aug 5, 2025)KubeCon | CloudNativeCon India (Aug 6-7, 2025)OpenSSF YouTubeGet involved with the OpenSSFSubscribe to the OpenSSF NewsletterFollow the OpenSSF on LinkedIn

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