Contribution type: Poster only
EU Cyber Resilience Act and exemptions for free and open source software (CRA × FOSS)
Presenter: Robbie Morrison
Description: This poster covers the intersection between free and open source software projects (FOSS) and the new EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This legislation seeks to boost the quality and security of software throughout its lifecycle.
The material presented is tailored to the needs of FOSS projects that support systems‑based public interest analysis and specifically energy policy.
Topics comprise: CRA scope, CRA implementation, examples of CRA coverage, open source software definition, criteria for exempt status, example of FOSS exemptions, open source when not exempted by the CRA, closure.
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