Posts tagged "Cybersecurity"
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UK's iCloud Backdoor Demand: A Wake-Up Call for European Digital Sovereignty
2025-02-07 | Stefane Fermigier
The reported UK demand for Apple to create a backdoor to iCloud encryption is a stark warning about the fragility of digital privacy and the urgent need for European digital sovereignty. This post explores the implications of this development and reinforces the EuroStack Initiative's call for a...
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About Biden's Last Executive Order on Cybersecurity
2025-01-19 | Stefane Fermigier
The Biden administration has issued a last Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity on January 16th. While a U.S.-centric document, this EO has several implications for Europe - particularly for our aspirations of achieving digital sovereignty and...
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Achieving Digital Sovereignty through Connected, Collaborative Computing: An Open Source Approach
2024-06-27 | Stefane Fermigier
We outline strategies to effectively mobilize European Open Source communities to support providers and adopters within the Connected Collaborative Computing (3C) framework. Drawing on extensive experience with collaborative projects and funding schemes, we advocate for a shift towards more...
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Proposal for the European Commission 2024-2027 Open Source Strategy
2024-02-25 | Stefane Fermigier
The European Commission's commitment to Open Source software is a key aspect of Europe's digital agenda. Building on previous Open Source Strategy documents (2014-2017 and 2020-2023), we outline a proposal for a renewed and expanded strategy for 2024-2027, addressing evolving digital challenges...
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Escaping the "Microsoft Trap": challenges and strategies for the technological autonomy of the French Ministry of Defence
2024-01-30 | Stefane Fermigier
A report on the challenges of cyber defence was tabled on 17 January by the National Assembly's Committee on National Defence and the Armed Forces. Presented by MPs Anne Le Hénanff and Frédéric Mathieu, the report looks at the French Ministry of the Armed Forces' dependence on Microsoft...
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The year 2023 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2024-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2023 saw a surge of interest in Open Source software as a cornerstone of digital sovereignty across Europe. From the EU's Open Source Strategy to national initiatives and industry advocacy, key themes emerged that shaped the landscape of Open Source in Europe. This article provides an...
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Grandeur and decadence of European Open Source policy
2023-12-12 | Stefane Fermigier
Europe's digital policy is in a state of flux, with policymakers grappling to balance security, innovation, and the unique nature of Open Source software. While the EU aims to bolster its digital sovereignty and cybersecurity, exemplified by the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), its approach and...
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The year 2022 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2023-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2022 marked a year of both solidification and strategic shifts in the relationship between Open Source software (FOSS) and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that defined the year 2022 in Open Source and digital sovereignty.
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The year 2021 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2022-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2021 was a pivotal year for Open Source software and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that shaped the Open Source ecosystem in Europe in 2021.
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The year 2020 in Review: Open Source and Digital Sovereignty in Europe
2021-01-01 | Stefane Fermigier
The year 2020 was a pivotal year for Open Source software and digital sovereignty in Europe. This article provides an overview of the major developments and debates that shaped the Open Source ecosystem in Europe in 2020.
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