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NOA SECURITY BRIEF: In this brief we look at key aspects that organizations need to build out to ensure that they are fully ready to conform to CRA (Cybersecurity Resiliency Act) a sustainable way. CRA compliance is looming for vendors and operators alike from now for reporting and in 15 months for product compliance. The ramification for non-compliant products is that they will lose their CE mark if they had it before. More importantly, substantial monetary penalties are

POSITION NOTE: Through EU legislated CRA (Cybersecurity Resiliency Act) scope is product level, efforts are made to assert compliance by way of systems architecture - will this assertion hold water? We explore this question. In late 2025, EtherCAT Technology Group consortium announced that its protocol meets the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The initial statement, from the EtherCAT Technology Group, was carefully qualified — the protocol was said to meet IEC

EXECUTIVE BRIEF: We look at required reporting becoming effective September 11, 2026 and what it means for the installed base. 24 h EARLY WARNING AFTER AWARENESS 72 h FULL NOTIFICATION VIA THE SRP €15M / 2.5% MAXIMUM FINE (GLOBAL TURNOVER) On 11 September 2026, the first operative obligation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act takes effect: manufacturers of products with digital elements sold into the EU must report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents to their

The European Union is advancing its approach to cybersecurity with the introduction of the Cybersecurity Resiliency Act. This legislation aims to strengthen the security of digital products and services across the EU, addressing the growing threats in an increasingly connected world. For organizations operating within or with the EU, understanding how to conduct a thorough risk assessment under this act is essential. This guide breaks down the key elements of the EU Cybersecu