Summary

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mandates manufacturers of products with digital elements to transparently disclose security features and vulnerabilities to consumers, enhancing trust and informed decision-making. This includes providing detailed information about the product’s security properties, known vulnerabilities, and the manufacturer’s coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy.

Relevant CRA Provisions

Detailed Explanation

The CRA requires manufacturers to ensure that consumers are well-informed about the security features and potential vulnerabilities of their products with digital elements. This transparency is crucial for consumers to make informed decisions and take appropriate cybersecurity measures. Manufacturers must disclose essential information such as the product’s security properties, any known or foreseeable cybersecurity risks, and the manufacturer’s policy on coordinated vulnerability disclosure. This includes providing a single point of contact for vulnerability reporting and ensuring that security updates are disseminated promptly and free of charge.

Obligations for Stakeholders

Manufacturers: Must provide comprehensive information about the product’s security features, known vulnerabilities, and the coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy. This includes detailing the security environment, essential functionalities, and security properties of the product. Manufacturers should also inform users about any severe incidents impacting product security and any corrective measures available.

Consumers: Are entitled to receive clear and detailed information about the security of the products they use, enabling them to understand the risks and take appropriate actions to protect their data and systems.