What is the Cyber Resilience Act?
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation that establishes binding cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements starting in 2027. Companies must ensure that their products are secure throughout their entire lifecycle – from development to disposal.
Challenges of the CRA
Complex Requirements
The CRA imposes extensive technical and organizational requirements on product development and maintenance.
Documentation Obligations
Complete proof of security measures, risk assessments, and vulnerability management is required.
Continuous Monitoring
Companies must monitor products for vulnerabilities throughout their entire lifecycle and provide updates.
High Fines
Violations can result in fines of up to 15 million euros or 2.5% of worldwide annual turnover.
My CRA Consulting Services
Strategic CRA Readiness
Translating CRA requirements into business requirements and creating practical roadmaps for enterprise-wide and product-specific compliance.
Scoping & Applicability
Conducting PDE applicability assessments and screening harmonized standards to evaluate the exact fit and scope for your organization and products.
GRC & Security Frameworks
Establishing product security frameworks, defining policies, creating compliance checklists, and developing compliance automation strategies.
Regulatory Harmonization
Extracting and aligning security requirements from related EU laws (NIS2, AI Act, RED-DA) to ensure a holistic approach to product security.
Risk Assessment Support
Assisting in risk assessments (e.g., TARA) by integrating a specific CRA compliance perspective to ensure efficiency and regulatory alignment.
Why HAPP Consulting?
20 years of experience in management consulting
Practical solutions instead of theoretical concepts
Business focus: Compliance as a competitive advantage
Efficient implementation without unnecessary overhead
CRA Information Sources
Baseline LawCyber Resilience Act (CRA) - Official Law Text
| Document | Source | Description | Status | Audience | CRA Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Guidance on the Cyber Resilience Act | European Commission | Practical implementation guidelines that provide clarity on critical aspects of the CRA. | Draft | ManufacturersOpen Source StewardsDistributorsImporters | ScopeOpen-SourceSubstantial ModificationsSupport PeriodClassificationRisk AssessmentRemote Data Processing |
| Cyber Resilience Act Implementation Overview | European Commission | Factpage outlining the timelines, scope, and key milestones of the CRA implementation roadmap. | Published | ManufacturersOpen Source StewardsDistributorsImporters | ScopeTimeline |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | European Commission | Official answers to common questions regarding certification, applicability, and product classes. | PublishedVersion 1.2 | ManufacturersOpen Source StewardsImportersDistributors | FAQScopeClassificationManufacturer's ObligationsReportingConformityTransition Period |
| Cyber Resilience Act - National Information & Recommendations | BSI (Germany) | Guidelines and recommendations from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) on preparing businesses for compliance. | Published | Manufacturers | Guidance |
| Single Reporting Platform (SRP) Overview | ENISA | Updates and details regarding the Single Reporting Platform for active exploit vulnerability notifications. | Published | Incident ResponseSecurity Operations | ReportingVulnerabilitySRP |
| EU Single Reporting Platform | ENISA | Scheduled landing page for the central hub to report incidents or exploits under Article 16. | Under Development | Manufacturers | ReportingIncidentsExploits |
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