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Eclipse Foundation Releases Free Toolkit to Help SMEs Prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

Natalia Loungou — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Eclipse Foundation Releases Free Toolkit to Help SMEs Prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act Natalia Loungou Thu, 2026-09-10 07:00

BRUSSELS – 10 September 2026 – The Eclipse Foundation, one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, today announced the availability of a free, open source toolkit developed through the EU-funded OCCTET project to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and open source projects prepare for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

The toolkit translates complex regulatory requirements into practical steps that organisations can incorporate into their software development and security processes. It helps them assess their readiness, identify which open source components are used in their products, manage vulnerabilities, and document how security risks are being addressed.

The release comes as the CRA’s first obligations take effect. Beginning 11 September 2026, manufacturers must report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents affecting the security of products with digital elements made available in the European Union. The CRA’s broader requirements will apply from 11 December 2027.

Early use of the OCCTET self-assessment platform has identified a common challenge: many SMEs have security measures in place but lack the visibility, documentation, and consistent processes needed to demonstrate how software risks are being managed.

“For organisations with limited compliance resources, preparing for the CRA is a major undertaking,” said Mike Milinkovich, executive director of the Eclipse Foundation. “OCCTET makes that work more manageable by bringing together tools that help them understand their obligations, identify and address vulnerabilities, and maintain the records needed to support compliance.”

A practical path from assessment to action

The OCCTET toolkit combines multiple services that support organisations from initial assessment through vulnerability management and documentation.

SMEs and open source projects can now access and test the following services:

Assess readiness: The CRA Self-Assessment Portal helps SMEs understand how the CRA applies to them, evaluate their current readiness, and identify areas requiring attention. The free, guided assessment translates CRA provisions into structured questions, scoring, and practical recommendations.
Identify software components: Eclipse Apoapsis (OCCTET instance) identifies open source components, dependencies, and licenses, based on the OSS Review Toolkit and known vulnerabilities. It can also generate a range of CRA-ready reports and compliance artefacts, including Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), which provide a standardised inventory of the software components contained in a product.
Review findings and take action: Bitsea Curator (OCCTET instance) combines automated analysis with human review to help users verify software information, assess whether vulnerabilities affect their products, prioritise issues, and document their decisions. It also supports the creation of Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) reports, which record whether a product is affected by a known vulnerability.
Reuse shared software information: The Federated OSS Assessment Database, vulnerablecode.io, provides information about open source packages, including their origins, licenses, security advisories, vulnerabilities, and reference SBOMs. Its public PurlDB demonstrator supports reference SBOM generation for more than 20 million packages, while its VulnerableCode integration connects vulnerability information with the software packages it affects.

The toolkit has been validated against complex, real-world software dependency scenarios across ten different technology ecosystems. Testing has included widely used open source projects, large-scale analysis of the Eclipse Foundation’s entire project portfolio, as well as a growing number of real-world SME use cases. This extensive validation demonstrates the toolkit’s ability to operate across diverse technologies, project sizes, and software supply chains.

This testing has demonstrated its ability to analyse complex dependency structures, identify vulnerabilities, support human review, and monitor security issues over time.

Get started with OCCTET

The Open Source Compliance: Comprehensive Techniques and Essential Tools (OCCTET) project brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, SME representatives, and open source organisations to make software security and CRA preparation more accessible, transparent, and cost-effective.

SMEs and open source projects can explore the toolkit and available resources at occtet.eu. Organisations interested in testing the services using real products and development workflows, and providing feedback to support their continued improvement, can visit the OCCTET Get Engaged page.

OCCTET complements the Eclipse Foundation’s broader work to help organisations and open source communities prepare for the CRA. Through the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group, participants are developing community-driven specifications, guidance, training, and other resources to support CRA implementation across the open source ecosystem.

These resources include the free ORC Learning Hub, which provides practical, role-specific training to help open source developers, maintainers, project stewards, product teams, and security and compliance professionals understand how the CRA applies to their work and put its requirements into practice.

The community also comes together through Code & Compliance, the flagship ORC event for open source developers, project stewards, legal and compliance professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders. The next event takes place on 27 October 2026 in Brussels, providing a forum to exchange experiences, share practical guidance, and explore how the CRA and other emerging digital regulations are affecting the open source ecosystem. Register now to join the discussion.

About the OCCTET Project

Open Source Compliance: Comprehensive Techniques and Essential Tools (OCCTET) is an EU-funded initiative focused on helping SMEs and open source projects navigate cybersecurity and compliance requirements under the Cyber Resilience Act. Coordinated by the Eclipse Foundation, the project is developing an integrated suite of free, open source tools for readiness assessment, software dependency analysis, vulnerability management, SBOM generation, and compliance documentation.

The OCCTET project has received funding from the Digital Europe Programme under grant agreement No. 101190474. The content does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission. The European Commission is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Learn more at occtet.eu.

About the Eclipse Foundation

The Eclipse Foundation provides a global community of individuals and organisations with a vendor-neutral, business-friendly environment for open source collaboration and innovation. We host Adoptium, the Eclipse IDE, Jakarta EE, Open VSX, Software Defined Vehicle, and more than 450 high-impact open source projects. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we are an international non-profit association supported by over 300 members. Our events, including Open Community Experience (OCX), bring together developers, industry leaders, and researchers from around the world. To learn more, follow us on X and LinkedIn, or visit eclipse.org.

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Eclipse Theia 1.75 Released

Jonas Helming — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:05:36 +0000

Eclipse Theia 1.75 Released Jonas Helming Thu, 2026-09-10 03:05

Eclipse Theia 1.75 adds major new AI capabilities including Agent Plugins, agent Memory, and MCP Apps with interactive UI directly in chat. The release also brings a unified AI configuration experience, SCM improvements, faster startup, updated platform technologies, and dozens of additional enhancements - well worth a look at the full release notes.

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Jakarta Faces, Java Web Framework, Stateless Edition: Marketplace AliFaces

Angelo Rubini — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:21:45 +0000

Jakarta Faces, Java Web Framework, Stateless Edition: Marketplace AliFaces Angelo Rubini Wed, 2026-09-09 11:21

Jakarta Faces gets a fresh perspective in this article by Angelo Rubini, who introduces AliFaces - a marketplace concept for stateless Jakarta Faces components.

The piece covers how moving to a stateless architecture can benefit Jakarta Faces applications, addressing common challenges in modern web development. Rubini presents practical insights on building scalable web applications while maintaining the familiar component-based approach that Jakarta Faces developers appreciate.

If you're working with Jakarta Faces or considering it for your next project, this article offers valuable food for thought on architectural patterns and component reusability.

https://foojay.io/today/jakarta-faces-java-web-framework-stateless-edit…

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Eclipse Foundation and OWASP Join Forces to Strengthen Open Source Security and CRA Readiness

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:47 +0000

Eclipse Foundation and OWASP Join Forces to Strengthen Open Source Security and CRA Readiness Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 2026-07-29 11:30

BRUSSELS and Wilmington, DE – 30 July 2026 – The Eclipse Foundation, one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, and the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP), a global nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving software security, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen open source security and support industry readiness for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

The agreement combines the Eclipse Foundation’s expertise in open source governance, industry collaboration, and regulatory readiness with OWASP’s globally recognised security projects, standards, education, and community. The organisations will develop resources to help open source maintainers, stewards, manufacturers, and software teams strengthen security practices and respond to evolving regulatory requirements.

Open source is critical digital infrastructure, but responsibility for securing it is distributed across a complex global ecosystem, said Mike Milinkovich, executive director of the Eclipse Foundation. With AI accelerating both software development and vulnerability discovery, and the first CRA obligations taking effect in a matter of weeks, the need for practical, coordinated action is increasingly urgent. By bringing together the expertise and communities of the Eclipse Foundation and OWASP, we can reduce fragmentation and help organisations put stronger security and regulatory readiness practices into action.

The CRA introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements made available in the EU, including products built with or dependent on open source software. Its vulnerability and incident reporting obligations for manufacturers take effect on 11 September 2026, requiring organisations to establish the processes and technical capabilities needed to identify, manage, and report serious security issues.

The regulation also formally recognises open source software stewards as important participants in the software supply chain. Although their responsibilities differ from those of commercial manufacturers, stewards will play an important role in supporting secure development, vulnerability management, transparency, and cooperation across the open source ecosystem.

Security guidance only makes a difference when developers, maintainers, and organisations can put it into practice, said Andrew van der Stock, executive director of the OWASP Foundation. By working with the Eclipse Foundation, we can extend the reach and impact of OWASP’s security expertise while giving open source communities clearer, more actionable ways to strengthen the software supply chain and prepare for the CRA.

Although the CRA is a European regulation, its implications extend globally. Any organisation that makes software-enabled products available in the EU must understand its responsibilities, including how it develops, integrates, documents, maintains, and secures the open source components on which those products depend. With more than 96% of commercial codebases containing open source software, according to the OpenLogic 2026 State of Open Source Report, CRA readiness is an urgent consideration across the global software industry.

Under the MoU, the Eclipse Foundation and OWASP intend to collaborate across five principal areas:

CRA readiness for the open source ecosystem
Alignment and interoperability among security practices and frameworks
Joint education and community engagement
Open source stewardship and maintainer support
Policy and regulatory education

Initial priorities are expected to include practical guidance for open source stewards, joint CRA readiness webinars, resources supporting software bill of materials (SBOM) adoption and software supply chain security, and community events, workshops, and maintainer roundtables.

The two organisations also participate jointly in the Eclipse Foundation’s Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group (ORC WG), which brings together open source foundations, global enterprises, and industry stakeholders to develop practical resources for navigating the growing impact of software regulation on open source.

The organisations do not intend to create competing security frameworks. Instead, they will work to align and amplify existing initiatives, improve adoption, and help organisations embed sustainable security and regulatory readiness practices across the software lifecycle.

For more information about the Eclipse Foundation’s work on open source regulatory compliance, visit orcwg.org. To learn more about OWASP’s community-led software security projects, standards, and educational resources, visit owasp.org.

About OWASP

The OWASP Foundation is a nonprofit organisation that works to improve software security. Through community-led open source software projects, over 260 local chapters worldwide, tens of thousands of members, and leading educational and training conferences, the OWASP Foundation is the source for developers and technologists to secure the web. For nearly two decades, corporations, foundations, developers, and volunteers have supported the OWASP Foundation and its work. To learn more or to become a member, visit owasp.org.

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The Jakarta EE learning hub has been refreshed

Natalia Loungou — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:11:58 +0000

The Jakarta EE learning hub has been refreshed Natalia Loungou Thu, 2026-07-23 06:11

The learning hub helps you get productive faster with guides, tutorials, and learning resources designed for modern enterprise Java.

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We all depend on open source. One country should not hold the keys to defending it

Natalia Loungou — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:06:11 +0000

We all depend on open source. One country should not hold the keys to defending it Natalia Loungou Wed, 2026-07-15 05:06

A coordinated effort to secure open source is overdue. But routing the world’s most sensitive security data through a single jurisdiction recreates the very weakness it sets out to fix. In an immediate response, a new initiative has been announced to coordinate the full vulnerability remediation lifecycle.

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The Eclipse Foundation and the ORC Working Group launch ORC Learning Hub to help open source developers, maintainers, and software teams prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act

Natalia Loungou — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0000

The Eclipse Foundation and the ORC Working Group launch ORC Learning Hub to help open source developers, maintainers, and software teams prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act Natalia Loungou Tue, 2026-06-30 06:03

BRUSSELS – 30 JUNE 2026 – The Eclipse Foundation, one of the world’s largest open source software foundations, in collaboration with the Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group, today announced the launch of the ORC Learning Hub, a free global education initiative designed to help the people responsible for building, maintaining, securing, and governing open source software prepare for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The program provides practical, role-specific training for open source developers, maintainers, contributors, project stewards, product teams, security and compliance professionals, OSPO leaders, and legal teams.

While the CRA is a European regulation, its impact is global. Any organisation that distributes or commercialises software-enabled products in the EU market, including those built on open source, must comply with its requirements. Open source is now nearly universal in modern software, with more than 96% of commercial codebases containing open source (OpenLogic 2026 State of Open Source Report). As a result, the need for clear, actionable guidance is urgent across the global software industry.

The CRA changes the rules for how software is developed and delivered globally,” said Mike Milinkovich, executive director of the Eclipse Foundation. “Because open source is part of almost every modern application and system, CRA readiness has to happen where software is actually built. The ORC Learning Hub helps developers, maintainers, project stewards, and software teams understand what the CRA requires and put that knowledge into practice.

Developed by the ORC Working Group and hosted by the Eclipse Foundation, the ORC Learning Hub brings together expertise from across the open source ecosystem, industry, and regulatory domains. It delivers open source–focused training to help organisations understand how the CRA applies in real-world scenarios and what actions they need to take.

With the first CRA obligations set to take effect in September 2026, organisations face a narrowing window to prepare. Until now, guidance has been fragmented and largely high-level, particularly when it comes to open source software. The ORC Learning Hub addresses this gap by delivering clear, actionable, and role-specific education aligned with modern, open source–driven software development practices.

The Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the EU, including those built with or dependent on open source software. It places new responsibilities on manufacturers and distributors of such products in the European market. The CRA also introduces a new actor, the open source software stewards, which must adopt secure development practices, ensure transparency, and manage vulnerabilities across the entire software supply chain.

At the core of the ORC Learning Hub is a modular training program designed to guide organisations through CRA readiness step by step. The full program includes:

Module 1: Introduction to the CRA for Open Source Software
Module 2: Introduction to the CRA for Manufacturers
Module 3: SBOMs and Vulnerability Management in Open Source
Module 4: CRA Due Diligence and Open Source Usage
Module 5: Vulnerability Management in Practice

The Learning Hub launches with Modules 1 and 2 available today, providing tailored entry points for:

Open source developers, maintainers, contributors, and project stewards
Product teams, security and compliance professionals, OSPO leaders, and legal teams

Additional modules covering SBOMs, due diligence, and vulnerability management will soon be released.

The ORC Learning Hub is designed to:

Help developers, maintainers, project stewards, and software teams understand what the CRA means for their work
Clarify how CRA obligations apply to open source software, communities, and downstream product development
Provide role-specific guidance for manufacturers, developers, maintainers, OSPOs, security teams, and legal/compliance professionals
Help organisations operationalise CRA readiness across modern, open source-based software supply chains
Support global collaboration on emerging regulatory best practices

The ORC Learning Hub is free and available globally. Organisations and open source stakeholders are encouraged to begin preparing now, ahead of the September 2026 deadline, and to stay engaged as new modules and guidance are released. The program is available at https://orcwg.org/training/

About the ORC Working Group

The Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group (ORC WG) brings together open source foundations, global enterprises, and industry stakeholders to address the growing impact of software regulations on open source. With more than 60 members, ORC develops best practices, specifications, and practical resources to help organisations navigate evolving regulatory requirements. Its initial focus is the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), while supporting the long-term security, sustainability, and adoption of open source innovation worldwide.

About the Eclipse Foundation

The Eclipse Foundation provides a global community of individuals and organisations with a vendor-neutral, business-friendly environment for open source collaboration and innovation. We host Adoptium, the Eclipse IDE, Jakarta EE, Open VSX, Software Defined Vehicle, and more than 400 high-impact open source projects. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we are an international non-profit association supported by over 300 members. Our events, including Open Community Experience (OCX), bring together developers, industry leaders, and researchers from around the world. To learn more, follow us on X and LinkedIn, or visit eclipse.org.

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Eclipse Open VSX graduates to mature phase, marking a major milestone for open developer tooling

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:16:38 +0000

Eclipse Open VSX graduates to mature phase, marking a major milestone for open developer tooling Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 2026-06-29 12:16

Eclipse Open VSX has reached an important milestone in its evolution as open source infrastructure for developer tooling. The project now serves millions of developers worldwide through AI-native IDEs, cloud development environments, and VS Code-compatible platforms, delivering more than 600 million extension downloads every month.

Reflecting this growth and impact, Eclipse Open VSX has officially transitioned from the incubation phase to the mature phase of the Eclipse Foundation development process. This achievement recognises the project's technical maturity, strong community, and long term commitment to open, vendor-neutral governance.

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Eclipse Theia: News from the Next-Gen Tools Platform

Jonas Helming — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:01:44 +0000

Eclipse Theia: News from the Next-Gen Tools Platform Jonas Helming Fri, 2026-06-26 04:01

Eclipse Theia’s OCX26 project update highlights a year of strong momentum across the platform, Theia AI, and the Theia IDE, including around 1,200 merged PRs, close to 80 contributors, and a Codie 2025 Award. Watch the recap to learn how Theia is evolving for custom tools, AI-native IDEs, and Eclipse RCP modernization.

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Open VSX 1.0.0: Celebrating a milestone and the community behind it

Natalia Loungou — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:21:29 +0000

Open VSX 1.0.0: Celebrating a milestone and the community behind it Natalia Loungou Thu, 2026-06-18 09:21

Reaching version 1.0.0 is a special moment for any open source project. It marks more than a collection of features or bug fixes. It reflects years of collaboration, thousands of commits, countless discussions, and a shared belief that an idea is worth building together.

Today, we are pleased to celebrate the release of Eclipse Open VSX 1.0.0

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https://blogs.eclipse.org/post/thomas-froment/open-vsx-100-celebrating-mileston…