"The CRA fundamentally redefines how software will be built and maintained, pushing organizations to adopt more structured, transparent, and security-centered development strategies. And if you're like most commercial software developers who incorporate open source components, you'll need to account for your dependencies. Your team will need time to adapt development and security workflows to meet these new expectations. The timeline for CRA compliance is already in motion: December 2024 - The CRA came into force. This marked the start of the transition period for all affected stakeholders."
"September 2026 - Early obligations take effect, including mandatory vulnerability reporting to EU authorities, specifically the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). December 11, 2027 - Full enforcement begins. By this point, stakeholders must be ready with machine-readable SBOMs, secure update mechanisms, and detailed compliance documentation for every applicable product. And, it's important to note that the consequence of non-compliance isn't just a fine. It can mean being locked out of the EU market entirely."
The Cyber Resilience Act imposes rigorous cybersecurity requirements on digital products across their entire lifecycle, from design and development to deployment, maintenance, and secure decommissioning. The law mandates security-by-design, transparency, robust vulnerability management, and secure update mechanisms supported by CE marking, machine-readable Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), and compliance documentation. A phased timeline requires early obligations like mandatory vulnerability reporting by September 2026 and full enforcement by December 11, 2027. Organizations that use open source components must account for dependencies and adjust development and security workflows. Non-compliance can result in fines or exclusion from the EU market.
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