Cybersecurity Management

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation that sets mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. It ensures that software and hardware are secure throughout their lifecycle, including vulnerability management, incident reporting, and secure updates. 

NIS2 applies to medium and large organizations in critical and important sectors (e.g., manufacturing, energy, healthcare, digital services).
The CRA applies to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of digital products sold in the EU. Many organizations will be affected by both regulations simultaneously. 

Non-compliance can result in significant financial penalties. Under NIS2, fines can reach up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover.
Under the CRA, penalties can go up to €15 million or 2.5% of global annual turnover, depending on the severity of the violation. 

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) provides transparency into all software components and dependencies. It is essential for identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and demonstrating compliance with both NIS2 and CRA requirements. 

Organizations can achieve compliance by integrating cybersecurity into their development and operations processes. This includes continuous vulnerability monitoring, automated risk assessment, clear responsibility tracking, and maintaining up-to-date documentation across the entire digital thread.