OpenSSF

Does the EU CRA affect my business?

The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a piece of legislation that covers all countries within the EU and the EEA and entered into force on 10th December 2024. It covers many types of devices and applications that are either sold or otherwise made commercially available on the European market and the intention behind…

Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF Launch Initiative to Prepare Maintainers, Manufacturers, and Open Source Stewards for Global Cybersecurity Legislation

BRUSSELS – JANUARY 31, 2025 – Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF are excited to announce a global joint initiative to help prepare maintainers, manufacturers, and open source stewards for the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and future cybersecurity legislation targeting jurisdictions around the world. This effort aims to help develop and formalize…

Accelerating OpenSSF Adoption: Unlocking Scorecard Insights with a Centralized Dashboard

Open source components are consumed by over 90% of modern applications. Their omnipresence stems from their cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and collaborative nature, making them a cornerstone of contemporary software development. However, this widespread use also makes it a critical weak link in software security. Many open source projects are maintained by small teams or individual contributors…

CRA Stewards and Manufacturers Workshop: Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Last week the Linux Foundation Europe and OpenSSF teams held a workshop focused on the implications of the recently published Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, commonly known as the Cyber Resilience Act or CRA. The 2024 Stewards and Manufacturers Workshop in Amsterdam was a highly successful event where members from across the Linux Foundation, other upstream open…