Google and Linux Foundation are to jointly fund top level developers with a focus on security for the Linux kernel security.

By Google providing funds to underwrite two full-time Linux security maintainers signals the importance of security in the ongoing sustainability of open-source software. "At Google, security is always top of mind and we understand the critical role it plays to the sustainability of open-source software," said Dan Lorenc, Google staff software engineer, in a statement. "We're honored to support the efforts of both Gustavo Silva and Nathan Chancellor as they work to enhance the security of the Linux kernel."

[zdnet.com...]