Global Cyber Policy
First Steps Towards Cyber Resilience Act Conformity: Biking the CRA with Balena at FOSDEM 2026
Recently, I spoke at the Free and Open Source Developers' European Meeting (FOSDEM) 2026 on “First steps towards Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) conformity: A practical introduction to cybersecurity risk management.”
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in Practice @ FOSDEM 2026: From Awareness to Action
Over the past few years, the free and open source (FOSS) community has engaged deeply with the CRA, highlighting its significance and potential impact.
Preserving Open Source Sustainability While Advancing Cybersecurity Compliance
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) represents a significant evolution in the European Union’s approach to product cybersecurity and software supply chain risk. Article 25 explicitly recognizes the unique role of free and open source software (FOSS) and seeks to facilitate compliance for manufacturers by enabling voluntary security attestation programmes for FOSS.
CRA Implementation Resources from the European Commission
The European Commission has released an information website on CRA implementation: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/factpages/cyber-resilience-act-implementation The Commission has also published the first version of the FAQ: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/122331
SBOMs in the Era of the CRA: Toward a Unified and Actionable Framework
By Madalin Neag, Kate Stewart, and David A. Wheeler In our previous blog post, we explored how the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) should not be a static artifact created...
From Ghent to Brussels: OpenSSF’s Week of Policy and Security in Europe
At the end of October, the Linux Foundation, the Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF will gather leaders across industry, government, and open source communities for three impactful events in Belgium. Together, these back-to-back gatherings will advance collaboration, shape policy, and highlight the critical role of open source in Europe’s digital future.
Open Source Friday with OpenSSF – Global Cyber Policy Working Group
On August 15, 2025, GitHub’s Open Source Friday series spotlighted the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) in a live interview hosted by Kevin Crosby. Open Source Friday is GitHub’s weekly program that celebrates the creators, maintainers, and contributors who make the open source community thrive. The session introduced the OpenSSF Global Cyber Policy Working Group…