The New EU Cyber Resilience Act Requires Companies to Strengthen the Security of Their Digital Products
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The European Union has approved the Cyber Resilience Act, known by its acronym CRA. It is a regulation on the security of products with digital components. Its main objective is to raise the minimum level of cybersecurity of software and connected products sold on the European market. This law also affects Spain, because Spanish companies that manufacture or sell these products in the EU must comply with it.
The regulation establishes that manufacturers must design their products with security in mind from the outset. In addition, they must fix vulnerabilities that appear during the product's lifetime and report serious flaws to the competent authorities. Products must receive security updates for a defined period, so that users are protected against cyberattacks. These obligations apply to both consumer and industrial products.
To comply with the new regulation, experts recommend that companies prepare a compliance plan. This plan should include a review of the products being marketed, an assessment of security risks, and the definition of processes for managing updates. It is also important to train staff and document all measures taken. Companies that start preparing in good time will find it easier to adapt to the new requirements and avoid penalties.
Sources: Fieldfisher
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