The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new EU regulation that sets cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products with digital elements. It aims to improve the security of these products throughout their entire lifecycle, from design and development to use and disposal.

The CRA is a response to the increasing number of cyberattacks targeting hardware and software products. It aims to address the following issues:

• Inadequate security levels: Many products with digital elements are not designed and manufactured with sufficient security measures, making them vulnerable to attack.
• Lack of transparency: Consumers and businesses often have difficulty understanding the security features of products and how to use them securely.
• Difficulty in complying with different national cybersecurity regulations: This can make it difficult for manufacturers to sell their products across the EU.

The CRA will require manufacturers to:

• Design and develop secure products: This includes implementing security measures such as encryption, secure coding practices, and regular security updates.

• Provide clear and understandable information about the security features of their products: This will help consumers and businesses make informed decisions about which products to purchase and use.

• Report security incidents and vulnerabilities to the relevant authorities: This will help to improve the overall security of products and services.

The CRA is expected to have a significant impact on the cybersecurity of products with digital elements. It will help to protect consumers and businesses from cyberattacks and make it easier for manufacturers to sell their products across the EU.

Wait so what would you have to do if you were covered by the CRA? The article mentions limited reporting & policy requirements for “open source stewards”. I’m curious what the requirements are for full on commercial entities though.

Isn’t that somewhat the polar opposite to what Australia did?