The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework establishing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. The regulation aims to ensure that hardware and software products are designed, developed, and maintained with a high level of cybersecurity throughout their lifecycle. Our consultancy service provides expert support to help manufacturers, importers, distributors, and software developers understand and meet their obligations under the CRA, enabling them to place compliant products on the European market with confidence.

Our specialists provide end-to-end regulatory and technical guidance covering all stages of CRA compliance. We begin with a detailed regulatory assessment to determine whether a product falls within the scope of the regulation and to identify the specific obligations applicable to the organization. This includes evaluating product functionality, digital components, connectivity features, and supply chain considerations to ensure that all cybersecurity requirements are clearly understood.

A key part of our service involves conducting compliance gap analyses. We review existing product development processes, cybersecurity practices, and documentation against the requirements of the CRA. Based on this assessment, we identify gaps and provide a structured roadmap for achieving compliance. Our consultants work closely with engineering, security, and regulatory teams to integrate cybersecurity-by-design and cybersecurity-by-default principles into product development and lifecycle management.

We also support clients in implementing risk management and vulnerability management processes as required under the regulation. This includes guidance on threat modeling, secure software development practices, vulnerability monitoring, coordinated vulnerability disclosure policies, and incident handling procedures. Our experts help organizations establish internal processes to manage cybersecurity risks throughout the entire lifecycle of digital products, from design and development to post-market support.

Another essential aspect of CRA compliance is the preparation of technical documentation and conformity assessment procedures. Our consultancy team assists in compiling and structuring the necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with the essential cybersecurity requirements set out in the regulation. This may include product descriptions, cybersecurity architecture documentation, risk assessments, test reports, software bill of materials (SBOM), and vulnerability management documentation. We also provide guidance on selecting the appropriate conformity assessment pathway and, where required, support interactions with notified bodies.

In addition, we advise companies on post-market obligations, which are a central component of the Cyber Resilience Act. These obligations include monitoring product cybersecurity, handling vulnerabilities, providing security updates, and reporting actively exploited vulnerabilities or significant incidents to the competent authorities. Our consultants help organizations establish efficient compliance procedures to ensure that these responsibilities are met in a timely and consistent manner.

Our service also covers supply chain and third-party component management, ensuring that cybersecurity risks associated with external software components, libraries, and suppliers are properly addressed. We help organizations develop policies for supplier oversight, open-source component management, and secure integration practices that align with the CRA’s lifecycle security requirements.

Beyond regulatory interpretation, we provide practical implementation support through workshops, internal training sessions, and compliance strategy development. This helps organizations build internal expertise and integrate CRA compliance into their broader product governance and cybersecurity frameworks.

By partnering with us, companies gain access to multidisciplinary expertise in EU product regulation, cybersecurity governance, and digital product compliance. Our structured and practical approach enables organizations to reduce regulatory risk, streamline product approvals, and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of their products.

Ultimately, our consultancy support helps businesses not only comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act but also enhance the trustworthiness and resilience of their digital products in an increasingly security-focused market.

Why Act Now?

The transition to CRA compliance is an operational shift, not just a paperwork exercise. Non-compliance carries severe penalties:

• Fines: Up to €15 million or 2.5% of global annual turnover.

• Market Bans: Authorities can mandate a recall or prohibit the sale of non-compliant products across the entire EU.
• Supply Chain Pressure: Downstream distributors and importers are now legally required to verify your compliance before stocking your products.