CRA
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a regulatory framework designed to improve cybersecurity for digital products and services within the European Union. It mandates strong security measures for hardware, software, and IoT devices to reduce cyber risks.
Scope and Applicability.
The CRA applies to manufacturers, developers, and distributors of digital products and connected devices within the EU market. It impacts software vendors, IoT device manufacturers, cloud service providers, and organizations developing consumer and enterprise technology products.
Key Requirements.
Secure-by-Design Approach – Requires built-in security features across hardware and software products.
Vulnerability Management & Patch Deployment – Mandates timely updates and security patches for digital products.
Risk-Based Security Assessments – Enforces threat modeling, risk analysis, and security certification for high-risk products.
Transparency & Compliance Documentation – Requires manufacturers to provide security documentation and ongoing support commitments.
Incident Reporting – Mandates that vendors report significant security vulnerabilities to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) within 24 hours.
Enforcement and Penalties.
Mandatory for organizations selling digital products in the EU.
Non-compliance can result in fines up to €15 million or 2.5% of global annual turnover.
Failure to disclose security vulnerabilities may lead to bans on product distribution in the EU market.
Main Challenges.
Ensuring compliance across complex digital supply chains is a significant challenge. Companies must integrate cyber resilience into product development, maintain secure update mechanisms, and manage ongoing security risks while meeting regulatory deadlines.
Blue INK Security provides CRA compliance consulting, security risk assessments, and product security validation to help organizations secure their digital products, align with EU regulations, and reduce cyber threats.