The global connected device market is facing an unprecedented regulatory revolution. With the introduction of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), cybersecurity is no longer a strategic choice or an optional competitive advantage, but is transforming into a stringent and essential legal requirement for placing products on the European market.

The CRA introduces strict new obligations for all products containing digital elements. The European Union’s primary objective is clear: to raise the level of hardware and software security, ensuring robust and continuous protection throughout the entire product lifecycle, from design to post-sale vulnerability management.

KEY DEADLINES OF THE CYBER RESILIENCE ACT

To plan a proper compliance strategy, there are two key dates to consider regarding the CRA:

• September 11, 2026: The reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities and major security incidents within the product becomes mandatory for manufacturers, to be promptly submitted to the competent authorities via the centralized platform managed by ENISA.
• December 11, 2027: Full application of the CRA comes into force. As of this date, full compliance with security requirements and CE marking will be required for every product, under penalty of being unable to market it within the EU.

THE ROLE OF ECM: A PARTNER FOR COMPLIANCE

Complying with the new directives requires specialized expertise and timely planning. ECM supports companies throughout this transition process, helping them decode regulatory complexity, assess real cybersecurity risks, and structure the technical documentation required to demonstrate the compliance of their devices.

Specifically, ECM’s specialized services cover every strategic need:

• Cyber risk assessment: to identify and promptly mitigate potential cyber threats.

• Documentary support: assistance in drafting the official technical documentation.

• Security by Design and Vulnerability Management: integrating security criteria from the earliest stages of development and defining processes to manage software weaknesses over time.

• Requirements analysis and Gap Analysis: to map the current state of the product against future legal obligations.

PREVENTION AND CORPORATE TRUST

Moving ahead of the CRA deadlines is a choice that pays off. It is not just about avoiding penalties, but about reducing operational risks, raising the technological reliability of your systems, and consequently, strengthening the trust of customers, investors, and business partners.

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PREVENTION AND CORPORATE TRUST

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