Columbus Red Hat User Group
10/14/2026 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Forbidden Root | Columbus OH | United States
Event overview:
Red Hat® User Group (RHUG) events offer a unique opportunity for Red Hat technology users to gather and discover solutions to IT challenges with subject matter experts & peers. Join the next RHUG to network and explore cutting-edge solutions for IT modernization. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your IT services while enjoying great food and building connections with industry professionals. This event will focus on the below topic.
At the next Columbus Red Hat User Group meeting, we will examine a major evolution in the software development ecosystem: building secure software in the era of AI. Join us to explore these critical advancements.
Key Topics of Discussion:
Red Hat Lightwell:Open Source Supply Chain Security
Examine how Red Hat, IBM, and our partners mitigate open-source dependency vulnerabilities. This session covers how Red Hat Lightwell applies enterprise-grade patch backporting directly to application frameworks (such as Python/PyPI and Java/Maven). Lightwell enables the remediation of critical CVEs without requiring upgrades to your production environments.
Reducing Attack Surfaces:Hummingbird Linux, Red Hat Hardened Images, and Red Hat Trusted Packages
Learn about Red Hat Hardened Images—distroless, minimal base images built to lower CVE scanner noise and minimize attack vectors. Additionally, understand how Red Hat Trusted Packages provide uninterrupted access to the specific packages your enterprise requires without forcing changes to your established workflow.
Trusted Software Factory:Transforming Toolchains into Factories
The Red Hat Trusted Software Factory delivers a unified suite of solutions to embed security across the cloud-native application lifecycle. Discover how application developers can build confidence by utilizing the same trusted code foundation that Red Hat relies on for its internal product engineering.
Target Audience:
This event is highly recommended for Software Developers, Software Architects, Security Architects, Enterprise Architects, Application Owners, and System Administrators.
Event Details:
Date: October 14, 2026
Location: Forbidden Root: 4080 Worth Ave. Columbus, OH 43219
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Includes: Food, drinks, and networking
Questions? Email rhug@redhat.com.
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Forbidden Root
4080 Worth Ave. | Columbus OH | United States
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