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+title: "Why We Made Defguard Open Source"
+publishDate: 2025-05-23
+description: "Discover how new Swiss laws are reshaping digital sovereignty — and why Defguard’s open source model is leading the way in secure, transparent infrastructure."
+author: "Michał Gryczka"
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+![](/images/blog/swiss-dg.png)
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+You may be wondering: *why is Defguard open source?*
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+As of January 2024, a pivotal change took place in Switzerland. The new **Swiss EMBAG law** officially supports the use of open source software across federal administration. This marks a huge step toward **more transparency, better collaboration, and stronger digital sovereignty**
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+One of the most exciting aspects? When the Swiss government builds software, it’s now required to publish the source code — unless there’s a clear legal reason not to.
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+This move is especially critical for **open source security solutions**, which play a vital role in safeguarding government infrastructure. With transparent code and community-driven development, these tools provide a much-needed level of **auditability and trust** — both essential for protecting public systems in an increasingly digital world.
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+We expect other countries to follow Switzerland’s lead, realizing that **openness, sovereignty, and security are not in conflict — they’re fundamentally connected**.
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+For us, this is a powerful signal. It reinforces our belief that our strategic decision to build **Defguard** as a fully **open source and self-hosted** solution is in line with where the world is headed. We’re not just following a trend — **we're building the new standard.**
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+[Read more](https://datenrecht.ch/en/bundesgesetz-ueber-den-einsatz-elektronischer-mittel-zur-erfuellung-von-behoerdenaufgaben-embag-in-schlussabstimmung-angenommen/)
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+Michał Gryczka
+Co-founder, CRO, Defguard  
+mike@defguard.net  
+defguard.net