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Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – Consulting & Implementation

Cyber Resilience Act consulting for manufacturers, importers and distributors — clarity on CRA applicability, structured implementation and secure access to the EU market.

Your benefits:

Clarity on CRA applicability: understanding which products, roles and obligations are relevant
Structure rather than uncertainty: GAP analysis and prioritised implementation of CRA obligations
Reduce CE and market risks: ensuring CRA compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Monitor vulnerabilities and risks: identifying and addressing security gaps at an early stage
Gain predictability: proactively managing regulatory requirements rather than reacting at short notice

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Why the Cyber Resilience Act calls for immediate action

The Cyber Resilience Act fundamentally changes the requirements for products containing digital components. Early clarity and a structured implementation process will determine whether risks remain manageable and access to the EU market is secured.

Acting early means:

Systematically improving cybersecurity: Embedding CRA requirements early on in development and operations
Managing compliance risks: Meeting obligations in a structured manner and avoiding penalties
Reducing costs:
Reducing the costs of incidents, recalls and rectification
Building trust:
Demonstrating safety to customers, partners and supply chains
Clarifying responsibilities:
Making roles, responsibilities and gaps transparent
Ensuring predictability:
Managing implementation at an early stage rather than reacting under deadline pressure

CRA Consultancy & Implementation – our services

We help businesses implement the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act in a practical and structured manner – with a focus on clarity, feasibility and market certainty.

Impact assessment & classification

Clarification of which products, roles and responsibilities are affected by the CRA

State of play

Transparency regarding the product portfolio, life cycles and potential dependencies

Gap Analysis & Implementation

Comparison of actual and target figures and monitoring of prioritised measures

Product categorisation & compliance

Assistance with classification, documentation and CE compliance

Risk and Vulnerability Analysis

Threat assessment and targeted adaptation of products and processes

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Cyber Resilience Act: Who is affected?

The Cyber Resilience Act applies to all products with digital elements placed on the market in the EU – regardless of sector or company size.

What counts as a product with digital elements?

Products with digital elements are all software and hardware products that, in order to fulfil their intended purpose, rely on a direct or indirect, logical or physical connection to another device or network.

Which stakeholders are affected by the CRA?

The Cyber Resilience Act is aimed at all economic operators throughout the product lifecycle, in particular:

Manufacturers of software and hardware products
Importers who import products containing digital components into the EU
Distributors who make these products available on the EU internal market

Which products containing digital elements are typically affected?

IoT devices and connected hardware
Industrial control systems, machinery and plant
Software, apps and operating systems
Smartphones and digital devices

Important note
It is not the sector that matters, but the product. Companies outside the scope of traditional IT regulation may also be affected.

Risks and consequences of non-compliance

Failure to comply with CRA regulations is not merely a theoretical risk. It can have a direct impact on market access, cybersecurity and a company’s reputation.

Possible consequences

Fines of up to €15 million or 2.5% of global annual turnover
Sales bans or recalls of non-compliant products
Action taken by market surveillance authorities
Increased vulnerability and security incidents
Loss of reputation and trust

Classification
The Cyber Resilience Act will determine whether products can be operated securely in the long term and offered on the EU market.

Your roadmap to CRA-Compliance

A clear roadmap reduces complexity, effort and risks when implementing the Cyber Resilience Act.

Our Approach

Clarify the extent of the impact

Understanding the product portfolio, roles and responsibilities

Analysis & Prioritisation

Gap analysis and a focus on key areas for action

Support the implementation

Implementing measures, documentation and evidence in a structured manner

Stabilise

Embed risk and vulnerability management in a sustainable manner

The greatest burden is not caused by the CRA itself, but by a lack of structure.

Why choose CRA Consulting with the bbg bitbase group

The Cyber Resilience Act requires more than just regulatory knowledge – what is crucial is the ability to translate requirements into functional products and processes.

What sets us apart

A holistic view of the product, IT and organisation
Focus on actionable measures rather than theoretical compliance
Clear interface between legal, product and IT
A structured approach and transparent results
Support based on partnership and mutual respect

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Questions about the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Who is affected by the Cyber Resilience Act?

The Cyber Resilience Act applies to all products with digital elements that are placed on the market in the EU. It applies in particular to manufacturers, importers and distributors – regardless of sector or company size.

What are products with digital elements  as defined by the CRA?

Products with digital elements are software and hardware products that, in order to fulfil their intended purpose, rely on a direct or indirect logical or physical connection to another device or network.

When do the obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act come into force?

The Cyber Resilience Act is already in force. Certain obligations, such as the reporting requirements for manufacturers in the event of exploited vulnerabilities or security incidents, come into effect earlier, whilst all requirements will become binding by the end of 2027 at the latest.

What obligations does the CRA impose on businesses?

Among other things, companies must implement security by design, establish vulnerability and risk management processes, meet documentation and evidence requirements, and carry out conformity assessments for products containing digital elements.

How does the Cyber Resilience Act differ from NIS2?

The CRA is product-specific and focuses on the cybersecurity of products containing digital elements.
NIS2 is organisation-specific and sets out requirements for certain companies and critical infrastructure operators.