<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Countries worldwide are updating their cybersecurity laws to address new attack pathways in the digital realm, impacting open-source developers.</li><li>The EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to influence open-source and enterprise software development globally, with mandatory compliance required by December 2027.</li><li>Developers need to focus on secure-by-design development and transparency, as non-compliance with cybersecurity laws could lead to severe penalties, including fines up to 2.5 times annual revenue per infraction.</li><li>Open-source developers must adapt to new concepts like software bill of materials and ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards to navigate the regulated landscape while maintaining innovation.</li></ul>

How open-source developers can meet global cybersecurity laws — before it’s too late

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