Cyber Resilience Act – CRA
Strengthening Cybersecurity for Connected Products
With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) officially published in December 2024, manufacturers of high-value, complex, and connected products must now meet stricter cybersecurity requirements – or risk fines of up to 2.5% of global annual turnover.
The Challenge: Rising Cybersecurity Threats in a Connected World
Cyberattacks increasingly target connected digital hardware and software products, making them a prime entry point for hackers. A single cybersecurity flaw in one product can rapidly escalate into a supply chain-wide vulnerability, impacting entire industries across borders in minutes.
To mitigate this risk, the CRA enforces mandatory security requirements for digital products, to ensure that:
- Fewer vulnerabilities exist in software and hardware products before they reach the market
- Manufacturers integrate cybersecurity throughout a product’s lifecycle
- Users have transparency on cybersecurity risks when selecting and using digital products
With decades of experience in automotive, industrial, and high-value engineering sectors, HORIBA MIRA ensures your products meet CRA cybersecurity requirements – reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and protecting your business from costly penalties.
HORIBA MIRA’s CRA Compliance Support
As a trusted cybersecurity engineering and testing partner, HORIBA MIRA has expanded its world-class cybersecurity capabilities to support manufacturers in meeting CRA requirements. We provide:
- Training & Awareness – Helping teams understand CRA requirements and cybersecurity best practices
- Process Review & Gap Analysis – Identifying compliance gaps in development, manufacturing and operations processes
- Engineering Support – Integrating risk-based security by design throughout the product lifecycle
- Penetration Testing – Assessing products for vulnerabilities to prevent cyber threats
- Independent Compliance Reviews – Providing support for conformity assessment to support evaluation for regulatory compliance
Is Your Product Cyber Resilient?
- Take this quick quiz to assess your CRA readiness
- The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mandates strict cybersecurity requirements for connected hardware and software products. Are you prepared to comply? Take this short quiz to find out!
Section 1: Compliance & Documentation
- Are you familiar with the specific cybersecurity requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act?
- Do you maintain comprehensive documentation of your product’s cybersecurity measures, including risk assessments, testing results, and security policies?
- Have you considered the need for third-party cybersecurity certification for high-risk products?
Section 2: Product Security by Design
- Have you integrated cybersecurity considerations into your product development lifecycle from the initial design stage?
- Do your products undergo regular security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments?
- Do you have a process to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks across your supply chain?
Section 3: Through-life Cybersecurity & Incident Response
- Do you have a process for issuing timely security updates and patches for your products?
- Are you prepared to detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting your products?
Your Cyber Resilience Score
- 7-8 Yes Answers: ✅ Your products are well on their way to CRA compliance! Keep refining your cybersecurity strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- 4-6 Yes Answers: ⚠ You’re on the right track, but there are some gaps to address. Consider an expert assessment to strengthen your cyber resilience.
- 0-3 Yes Answers: 🚨 Your products may be at risk of non-compliance. Urgent action is needed to improve cybersecurity and meet CRA requirements.
Next Steps: Get Expert Guidance
Not sure where to start? HORIBA MIRA’s cybersecurity specialists can help you assess vulnerabilities, implement security best practices, and ensure CRA compliance.
Contact us today for consultation and expert support.