Cyber Resilience Act

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation that sets binding cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, including software and hardware. The aim is to ensure that products are designed, developed, and maintained with built-in security throughout their lifecycle. 

The regulation sets requirements for risk assessment, secure development practices, vulnerability management, and ongoing security updates. 

Nesp.ONE companies on understanding and implementing CRA requirements in practice. 

The CRA covers manufacturers of products with digital elements that are marketed in the EU. This applies to both software and hardware manufacturers. 

In addition, importers and distributors may be liable if they place products on the EU market. Companies that integrate third-party components into their own products may also be responsible for overall compliance. 

At Nesp.ONE we help clarify scope and responsibilities in relation to CRA. 

The CRA came into force in December 2024, and most requirements will be fully applicable from December 2027. 

Companies should start preparations well in advance, as implementing secure development, documentation, and vulnerability management processes can be extensive. 

Nesp.ONE companies in planning and structuring their compliance work towards 2027. 

CRA means that security must be systematically integrated throughout the entire software development process – from design and development to operation and maintenance. 

This includes risk assessment, secure-by-design/default principles, documentation, and establishing vulnerability management. 

Nesp.ONE development organizations operationalize requirements through Secure SDLC. 

Secure SDLC is not explicitly mentioned in the regulation, but in practice, a structured and documented secure development process is necessary in order to comply with the requirements. 

CRA sets requirements for both the product's safety properties and the manufacturer's internal processes, which requires systematic management. 

At Nesp.ONE we assist companies in establishing Secure SDLC as the foundation for CRA compliance. 

Advising on CRA requires both regulatory understanding and technical insight into software development, risk management, and security architecture. 

Companies often choose advisors with experience in product compliance and safe development. 

Nesp.ONE specialized consulting services in both regulatory interpretation and technical implementation. 

Compliance with CRA involves scope analysis, gap analysis, establishing processes, and documentation. 

This typically requires a cross-functional effort between management, development, compliance, and security functions. 

Nesp.ONE companies throughout the entire compliance process – from analysis to implementation. 

The CRA applies to manufacturers of software and hardware with digital elements that are placed on the EU market. 

This includes both companies that develop their own products and companies that sell products under their own name. 

Nesp.ONE you assess whether your products fall within the scope of the CRA. 

Implementing Secure SDLC requires organizational buy-in, technical maturity, and clear processes. 

It is about integrating security activities into existing development methods and ensuring documentation. 

Nesp.ONE on the implementation and maturation of Secure SDLC in both agile and DevOps environments. 

It makes sense to seek advice when the company is uncertain about scope, lacks documentation, or is facing market introduction in the EU. 

Early clarification reduces the risk of regulatory challenges later on. 

Nesp.ONE initial assessments of companies' CRA preparedness. 

Documentation requires risk assessment, technical documentation, security architecture, vulnerability management, and a plan for security updates. 

The documentation must be available for presentation during market surveillance and any inspections. 

Nesp.ONE establish the necessary documentation structure in relation to CRA. 

Yes. Secure SDLC can be integrated into Agile, DevOps, and other modern development methodologies without changing the fundamental way your organization works. 

This primarily requires adjustments to governance, control points, and security tests. 

At Nesp.ONE we help you integrate security naturally into existing workflows and tools.