Summary

This article provides multinational corporations with strategies to align their global cybersecurity frameworks with the specific requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), ensuring compliance across various regulatory environments.

Relevant CRA Provisions

Detailed Explanation

The CRA aims to enhance the cybersecurity of products with digital elements within the EU. Multinational corporations must navigate both the CRA’s specific requirements and the diverse regulatory environments in which they operate. Key elements include the promotion of international trade through Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with third countries, cooperation among market surveillance authorities, and the consideration of non-technical risk factors related to high-risk vendors. The CRA also emphasizes the importance of guidance for economic operators, particularly microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises, and the conduct of simultaneous coordinated control actions (sweeps) to ensure compliance.

Obligations for Stakeholders

Multinational Corporations:

  • Align global cybersecurity frameworks with CRA requirements.
  • Engage with market surveillance authorities and participate in sweeps as required.
  • Consider non-technical risk factors, especially when dealing with high-risk vendors.
  • Utilize available guidance and support measures provided by the Commission, particularly for SMEs and start-ups.
  • Explore the possibility of MRAs with third countries to facilitate international trade.