Explore the development of a German national guideline for secure open source software lifecycle in this 13-minute conference talk by Damian Ludwig and Andreas Neth from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Learn about the BSI's efforts to create a framework specific to open source software development, potentially impacting the OSS ecosystem in Germany in relation to the CRA. Understand the importance of early community involvement in shaping this guideline, as the BSI seeks input on anticipated challenges, widely accepted goals, and strategies to enhance open source software security without overburdening the community. Gain insights into the collaborative approach being taken to balance security requirements with the unique nature of open source development.