Summary The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) includes provisions and measures to support microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the transition period, ensuring they can effectively adapt to the new regulatory requirements without undue burden. Relevant CRA Provisions Recital (80) Recital (126) Recital (95) Recital (93) Recital (105) Article 33 Article 26 Article […]

Summary The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) adopts a phased approach to cybersecurity requirements, tailoring its provisions to the varying risk levels and complexities of different types of products and services. This approach ensures that critical and important products with digital elements undergo stricter conformity assessments, while less risky products may follow less stringent procedures. […]

Summary The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) includes a phased timeline for implementation, with specific provisions coming into effect at different dates. Key milestones include the application of reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents, the notification of conformity assessment bodies, and the general application of the Regulation. Relevant CRA Provisions Recital (126): Provides […]

Summary This article outlines the specific provisions and requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for high-risk AI systems, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessment methodologies tailored to AI/ML products to ensure compliance with the Act’s security and resilience standards. Relevant CRA Provisions Recital (51) Article 12 Detailed Explanation The CRA mandates that […]

Summary The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) emphasizes the importance of transparency and explainability in the context of cybersecurity for digital products. It mandates manufacturers to provide clear and accessible information about their products’ cybersecurity features, risk assessments, and vulnerability handling processes. This enhances trust and accountability among users and stakeholders. Relevant CRA Provisions Recital (57) […]

Summary This article outlines the specific security requirements and best practices for ensuring the safe integration and operation of AI and ML technologies within products, in alignment with the Cyber Resilience Act’s (CRA) objectives. It emphasizes the essential cybersecurity requirements for high-risk AI systems and the obligations of manufacturers to ensure compliance. Relevant CRA Provisions […]

Summary The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) aims to address the growing cybersecurity challenges posed by the increasing number of connected devices, particularly within IoT ecosystems. It introduces a uniform legal framework to ensure the cybersecurity of products with digital elements, thereby enhancing consumer safety, economic stability, and democratic processes within the Union. Relevant CRA […]

Summary The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mandates specific security requirements for connected devices to enhance their protection against cyber threats and ensure compliance with the CRA’s standards. These requirements aim to ensure that all products with digital elements are designed, developed, and produced with an appropriate level of cybersecurity, taking into account the risks associated […]

Summary The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces specific cybersecurity requirements for IoT devices, recognizing their unique challenges and the diverse nature of IoT ecosystems. This article outlines the targeted cybersecurity measures and security-by-design principles that IoT device manufacturers must adhere to under the CRA. Relevant CRA Provisions Recital (10) Recital (50) Article 2 Article […]

Summary The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) outlines specific obligations for open-source software stewards to enhance cybersecurity and ensure compliance. These obligations emphasize transparency, security, and collaboration within the open-source community. Relevant CRA Provisions Recitals (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (61) Articles 9, 24, 25 Detailed Explanation The CRA recognizes the unique role of open-source […]