Complete CRA Guide
Everything you need to know about the Cyber Resilience Act and how to achieve compliance.
What is the Cyber Resilience Act?
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is European Union legislation that establishes cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. It affects virtually every organization that develops, distributes, or operates digital products in the EU market.
The regulation aims to ensure that products with digital elements are secure by design and throughout their lifecycle. It introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements, vulnerability handling obligations, and market surveillance mechanisms.
Key Implementation Dates
2024-2025
Preparation phase - Organizations should begin assessment and planning activities.
2026
Partial enforcement begins for critical products and high-risk categories.
2027
Full enforcement - All covered products must comply with CRA requirements.
Ongoing
Continuous compliance monitoring, vulnerability management, and reporting.
Who is Affected?
Manufacturers
Companies that develop or manufacture products with digital elements, including software, hardware, and IoT devices.
Distributors
Organizations that distribute or resell products with digital elements in the EU market.
Importers
Companies that import products with digital elements from outside the EU.
Service Providers
Organizations providing digital services that are integral to product functionality.
Core Requirements
Security by Design
Products must be designed and developed with cybersecurity as a fundamental consideration from the earliest stages.
Vulnerability Management
Establish processes for identifying, reporting, and addressing security vulnerabilities throughout the product lifecycle.
Documentation
Maintain comprehensive documentation of security measures, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
Incident Response
Implement procedures for detecting, responding to, and reporting cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner.
Getting Started: 5-Step Process
Product Assessment
Determine if your products fall under CRA scope and identify applicable requirements based on product category and risk level.
Gap Analysis
Evaluate your current security practices against CRA requirements to identify areas that need improvement or implementation.
Implementation Planning
Create a detailed roadmap with timelines, responsibilities, and resources needed to achieve compliance before the deadlines.
Security Implementation
Execute your plan by implementing required security measures, processes, and documentation systems.
Ongoing Monitoring
Establish continuous monitoring and improvement processes to maintain compliance and adapt to evolving threats and requirements.
Common Challenges
Organizational Challenges
- • Cross-functional coordination
- • Resource allocation
- • Timeline management
- • Change management
Technical Challenges
- • Legacy system integration
- • Security architecture design
- • Vulnerability management
- • Documentation maintenance
Ready to Start Your CRA Journey?
Begin with our comprehensive assessment to understand your specific requirements and create a personalized compliance roadmap.