The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA)
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a landmark regulation introduced by the European Commission that sets mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (PDEs)—including both hardware and software. The goal is to ensure all digital products sold within the EU are secure by design, by default, and throughout their lifecycle.
Set to be enforced by 2026 after a 24-month grace period, the CRA mandates secure design practices, robust vulnerability management, CE marking, and ongoing lifecycle support to enhance the security and resilience of connected products across the EU.
Who Should Be Ready For The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act?
Expected to come into full force by 2026, the CRA introduces a common cybersecurity baseline across the EU, requiring manufacturers, importers, and distributors to implement and maintain controls for secure development, vulnerability management, incident reporting, and product support for a minimum of five years.
Whether you’re developing smart devices, embedded software, or cloud-enabled platforms, if your product is used in the EU, you are likely in scope.
Our EU CRA Compliance Services
01
CRA Readiness Assessment
- Evaluate which products, services, and components fall under CRA scope
- Map your existing controls against Annex I and II requirements
- Identify critical products requiring Notified Body involvement
02
Secure Development & Lifecycle Support
- Align your SDLC with NIST SSDF and CRA Annex I controls
- Support for implementing SBOMs, secure updates, and vulnerability handling processes
- Build and document secure-by-design/default architectures
03
Technical Documentation & CE Conformity
- Develop required CRA technical files and Declarations of Conformity
- Support for CE marking readiness and lifecycle documentation
- Guidance on aligning CRA obligations with ISO, NIS2, and GDPR
04
Incident Response & ENISA Reporting
- Build or refine your incident notification process
- Prepare for the 24-hour ENISA reporting mandate
- Integrate threat monitoring, response playbooks, and authority engagement protocols
05
Supply Chain & Product Security Hardening
- Evaluate third-party software and hardware risk
- Build processes to manage and disclose vulnerabilities in the supply chain
- Develop defensible, auditable CVD policies and customer communication templates
Client Implementation Guide
Accorian’s EU CRA Implementation Guide includes:
- Step-by-step readiness framework
- Alignment with Annex I and II
- Risk assessment, update design, and vulnerability management
- ENISA reporting prep and SBOM tracking
Core EU CRA Requirements
The EU Cyber Resilience Act mandates robust cybersecurity measures for all products with digital elements sold within the EU. It emphasizes secure development, transparency, and long-term support to ensure a safer digital ecosystem.
Products must follow secure-by-design and secure-by-default development practices.
Organizations are required to implement vulnerability disclosure and incident response measures, in line with ENISA guidelines.
Secure update mechanisms and logging must be incorporated to maintain system integrity.
Lifecycle support must be ensured for a minimum of five years.
CE conformity must be demonstrated through comprehensive technical documentation.
Preparing For The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
CRA Alignment with NIST 800-218, EO 14028, and Cloud Compliance
The CRA mandates secure development, vulnerability management, and long-term product support for digital products in the EU. Preparing for CRA compliance also supports alignment with key global frameworks, such as NIST 800-218 and Executive Order 14028, as well as evolving cloud compliance standards, ensuring both regulatory readiness and enhanced cyber resilience.
CRA Compliance for Cloud Components
Who Is Affected?
Product manufacturers (hardware or software) selling in the EU
SaaS and cloud providers enabling digital product features
Distributors and importers of connected devices and software
Developers of mobile apps, embedded firmware, or consumer IoT
If your solution includes network connectivity or remote management capabilities, it will likely be classified as a Product with Digital Elements (PDE)—subject to CRA’s security and compliance requirements.
EU & Customer Expectations For Cloud
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Why Choose Accorian?
At Accorian, we specialize in guiding organizations through complex cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), NIST 800-218, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and GDPR. Backed by deep experience across both EU and U.S. cybersecurity standards, our multidisciplinary team of security architects, compliance specialists, and technical auditors supports clients at every stage of their CRA compliance journey. We offer hands-on guidance from readiness to implementation and validation, with proven success across SaaS, IoT, healthtech, and critical infrastructure sectors. Our expertise spans SBOMs, Zero Trust, CE marking, and secure software practices, making us trusted advisors to security-conscious enterprises around the globe.
Accorian’s
EU Cyber Resilience Act Leadership
Accorian’s EU Cyber Resilience Act Leadership
At Accorian, we specialize in helping organizations align with the EU Cyber Resilience Act through a blend of regulatory insight and technical precision. Our team guides you through the evolving CRA landscape, covering secure development practices, vulnerability management, incident reporting, and long-term product support. With experience across cloud-native platforms, IoT ecosystems, and embedded systems, we deliver tailored solutions that go beyond compliance to build lasting cyber resilience and trust across the EU market.
