Effects of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Companies

TL;DR

This paper examines the anticipated challenges faced by industrial equipment manufacturers in complying with the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, highlighting key hurdles and offering targeted recommendations to facilitate compliance.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of the specific compliance challenges and offers practical suggestions for industrial manufacturers preparing for the CRA.

Findings

Manufacturers face hurdles in secure development practices

Managing vulnerability notifications is challenging under CRA

Gaps in cybersecurity expertise hinder compliance efforts

Abstract

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new European Union (EU) regulation aimed at enhancing the security of digital products and services by ensuring they meet stringent cybersecurity requirements. This paper investigates the challenges that industrial equipment manufacturing companies anticipate while preparing for compliance with CRA through a comprehensive survey. Key findings highlight significant hurdles such as implementing secure development lifecycle practices, managing vulnerability notifications within strict timelines, and addressing gaps in cybersecurity expertise. This study provides insights into these specific challenges and offers targeted recommendations on key focus areas, such as tooling improvements, to aid industrial equipment manufacturers in their preparation for CRA compliance.