Discover how Forma LMS, the open-source eLearning platform, ensures security, interoperability, and compliance with key European regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act, the Interoperable Europe Act, and the AI Act.
The European Union is reshaping the technological landscape, recognizing open source as a cornerstone of digital sovereignty, security, and competitiveness. Recent regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the Interoperable Europe Act, and the AI Act introduce requirements that promote transparent, secure, and interoperable software solutions.
In this context, open-source platforms like Forma LMS emerge as ideal choices for companies, public institutions, and organizations that aim to combine flexibility, control, and regulatory compliance.
Cyber Resilience Act: Security and Transparency
The Cyber Resilience Act establishes mandatory security requirements for all products with digital components, including open-source software.
It requires:
- Proactive vulnerability management and regular updates.
- Technical documentation and standardized security processes.
How Forma LMS complies with the CRA:
- Vulnerability management: thanks to an active community, bugs and security issues are quickly reported and resolved.
- Regular updates: the platform is continuously maintained to ensure security and compatibility.
- Code transparency: every component can be inspected and verified, making both internal and external audits easier.
These features make Forma LMS already aligned with the CRA principles, ensuring security and reliability for its users.
Interoperable Europe Act: Promoting Interoperability
The Interoperable Europe Act requires that public administrations prioritize solutions based on free software and open standards, in order to:
- Ensure interoperability across different systems.
- Reduce dependency on proprietary vendors (vendor lock-in).
- Enable greater flexibility in customization and integration of new modules.
How Forma LMS complies with the Interoperable Europe Act:
- Open standards and interoperability: full support for SCORM, xAPI, LTI, and other standard protocols, ensuring smooth integration with other tools.
- Flexibility and customization: the platform can be adapted to specific organizational needs without external vendor constraints.
- Public procurement compliance: technological neutrality and interoperability guaranteed, meeting the criteria required in European tenders.
AI Act: Regulating Artificial Intelligence
The AI Act introduces specific rules for the use of artificial intelligence, distinguishing between high-risk applications and other categories. Open-source solutions can benefit from:
- Exemptions or lighter requirements under certain conditions.
- Greater transparency and traceability of algorithms.
- The possibility of independent audits.
How Forma LMS complies with the AI Act:
- Algorithm transparency: any AI-driven functionality—such as personalized learning paths or progress monitoring—can be documented and monitored.
- Auditability and accountability: the open-source nature allows internal or external audits to ensure compliance.
- Responsible development: any AI functionality can be implemented in a secure and ethical way, fully aligned with the AI Act principles.
Tangible Benefits for Organizations
By incorporating the requirements of the main EU acts, Forma LMS delivers real strategic benefits:
- Security and compliance: already designed to handle vulnerabilities and updates, in line with the CRA.
- Interoperability and flexibility: support for open standards and freedom to customize without external limitations.
- Transparency and control: full auditability of code and responsible management of AI features.
- Technological independence: reduced dependency on proprietary vendors.
- Sustainability and continuous innovation: ongoing updates and active support from the open-source community.
