CRA Best Practices
Proven strategies and industry best practices for implementing CRA compliance effectively and efficiently.
Security by Design Principles
Threat Modeling
Conduct systematic threat modeling during design phase to identify potential attack vectors and security requirements.
- • Use STRIDE or similar methodologies
- • Document threat scenarios and mitigations
- • Regular updates as product evolves
- • Involve cross-functional teams
Secure Defaults
Configure products with secure default settings that don't require users to make security decisions.
- • Enable security features by default
- • Use strong authentication requirements
- • Implement least privilege access
- • Secure communication protocols
Defense in Depth
Implement multiple layers of security controls to protect against various attack scenarios.
- • Network security controls
- • Application-level protections
- • Data encryption and integrity
- • Monitoring and detection systems
Fail Securely
Design systems to fail in a secure state when errors or attacks occur.
- • Graceful error handling
- • Secure fallback mechanisms
- • Avoid information disclosure
- • Maintain audit trails during failures
Vulnerability Management Best Practices
Detection & Assessment
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Regular penetration testing
- Code security reviews
- Third-party security assessments
Response & Remediation
- Risk-based prioritization
- Defined SLA for fixes
- Coordinated disclosure process
- Customer communication plan
Monitoring & Reporting
- Continuous monitoring systems
- Threat intelligence integration
- Regular reporting to stakeholders
- Metrics and KPI tracking
Documentation Excellence
Essential Documentation
Security Architecture
Detailed documentation of security design decisions and implementation.
Risk Assessments
Comprehensive risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
Incident Response Plans
Detailed procedures for handling security incidents.
Compliance Evidence
Audit trails and evidence of compliance activities.
Documentation Best Practices
- Keep documentation current and version-controlled
- Use clear, consistent formatting and structure
- Include rationale for security decisions
- Maintain traceability to requirements
- Regular review and update cycles
- Secure storage with appropriate access controls
Supply Chain Security
Vendor Assessment
- • Security questionnaires
- • Certification verification
- • On-site assessments
- • Continuous monitoring
- • Contract security clauses
Component Management
- • Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
- • Vulnerability scanning
- • License compliance
- • Update management
- • End-of-life planning
Risk Mitigation
- • Diversified supplier base
- • Contingency planning
- • Regular risk assessments
- • Incident response coordination
- • Insurance considerations
Organizational Best Practices
Governance Structure
- • Establish clear roles and responsibilities
- • Create cross-functional compliance team
- • Regular executive reporting
- • Board-level oversight
- • Integration with existing governance
Training & Awareness
- • Regular security training programs
- • Role-specific compliance training
- • Awareness campaigns
- • Incident response drills
- • Continuous education updates
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