The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is fundamentally reshaping Europe’s digital market. For the first time, the EU is requiring manufacturers and providers of “products with digital elements” to comply with uniform minimum cybersecurity standards — covering everything from embedded hardware and software to connected systems.
Since December 2024, the countdown has been running. From September 2026, reporting obligations will apply, and by December 2027 the CRA becomes fully enforceable.
What Does the CRA Mean in Practice?
Companies will need to demonstrate that their products are securely developed, operated, and monitored across their entire lifecycle. This includes:- Security by Design
- Systematic risk analyses
- CE marking and technical documentation
- Continuous vulnerability management
- Transparency in the software supply chain (e.g., SBOM)
In short: Security becomes mandatory — and a prerequisite for market access in the EU.
How We Help Companies Become CRA‑Ready
To ensure manufacturers can meet the requirements without disrupting their daily business, we offer a modular and practice‑oriented service portfolio:
To ensure manufacturers can meet the requirements without disrupting their daily business, we offer a modular and practice‑oriented service portfolio:
- CRA Awareness & Impact Assessment
- Clarity on whether and how the CRA affects your product portfolio.
- Readiness Check & GAP Analysis
- A solid maturity assessment and concrete recommendations for closing compliance gaps.
- Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
- Transparency on components, licenses, and potential vulnerabilities.
- Vulnerability Handling & Disclosure
- Establishment of audit‑proof processes in line with ISO/IEC 29147 & 30111.
- Security by Design
- Integration of Secure SDLC, threat modeling, and industry‑specific standards.
- Conformity Assessment & CE Compliance
- An efficient, audit‑ready path to market access.
Optional Add‑Ons: Supply chain security (third‑party), incident reporting preparation, management & engineering training, synergies with NIS‑2 / DORA, penetration testing.
Ready in Two Weeks: The “CRA Readiness Sprint”
With our compact CRA Readiness Sprint, companies receive within just 14 days:- A portfolio scoping
- An initial GAP analysis
- A management briefing
- A prioritized action plan
This gives you rapid clarity on your status — and on the secure and efficient path forward.
Why Work With Us?
- End‑to‑end expertise — from product development to audit
- Standards radar — direct access to CEN/CENELEC activities
- Synergies with NIS 2 and DORA — avoiding isolated solutions
- TÜV brand & independence — for trust and verifiable evidence
Secure your fast start into CRA implementation with the CRA Readiness Sprint.