The downside of digitisation and the connection machines and devices to the internet is that they become more vulnerable to cyber attacks and other risks. Cyber security will demand more and more attention from both electronics developers (like us) and machine and appliance constructors (like you) in the coming years. What is E.D.&A.'s role in cybersecurity?
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Many organizations still view the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as something that only applies to new connected products from 2027 onwards. However, this assumption is only partly correct. As early as September 2026, a mandatory reporting obligation for cybersecurity incidents will come into force. This requirement affects all existing products, including smartphone apps and server-side applications that are part of your product ecosystem. What does this mean for you as a manufacturer of machines and appliances?
Since August 2025, wireless products have been required to comply with the cybersecurity requirements of the RED. This also applies to existing product designs that are still being placed on the European market. Across a variety of projects, we have supported customers with risk assessments, the implementation of security measures, and the preparation of the required documentation. This experience provides a solid foundation for CRA compliance. Discover through two real-world examples how we work together with our customers to implement cybersecurity in practice and the role we can play in the process.
Cybersecurity is becoming a mandatory part of CE compliance. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces new obligations for manufacturers regarding product security, software updates and incident reporting. You know your product; we know how to embed security into electronics and embedded software. In this article, we explain what the CRA means for your products and how you can take the first steps towards compliance today, well ahead of 2027.
