Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Security & Compliance for Connected Products (Sovereign-by-Design)

Description

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces new mandatory cybersecurity requirements for connected devices and software products placed on the EU market. The regulation applies to manufacturers, importers and distributors of products with digital elements, including IoT devices, embedded systems and software. From the end of 2026, organisations will be required to manage vulnerability disclosures and provide timely security patches, while by December 2027 all affected products must comply with new cyber-conformity assessment rules.

Blue Networks provides a Sovereign-by-Design CRA security and compliance service to help technology companies, startups and product manufacturers prepare early for these obligations. Our approach supports organisations in embedding security and resilience requirements directly into product design, development and lifecycle management, reducing the risk of delays, non-compliance or restricted market access once the CRA becomes fully enforceable.

The CRA is modelled on established European conformity schemes such as the CE marking, with the objective of making cybersecurity an essential requirement from the earliest stages of product conception. We help organisations understand how CRA requirements translate into practical design, development and governance measures, aligned with secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles.

The service typically includes:

• assessment of CRA applicability across devices, software and product portfolios
• identification of security requirements relevant to product category and risk level
• support for secure development lifecycle and vulnerability management processes
• definition of vulnerability disclosure, patch management and update procedures
• preparation of documentation and evidence for cyber-conformity assessment

A key element of the service is its European and sovereignty-oriented foundation. Security processes, documentation and supporting tools can be designed and operated on EU-based infrastructure using open and vendor-neutral technologies, ensuring transparency, long-term control and alignment with European regulatory expectations.

For technology startups and product teams, early CRA readiness becomes a competitive advantage. By addressing CRA requirements proactively, organisations can avoid last-minute redesigns, reduce time-to-market risks and ensure smoother access to the European market for connected devices and software products.

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Security & Compliance service is fully market-ready (TRL 9) and can be delivered as a standalone engagement or integrated with broader cyber governance, secure development or regulatory readiness programmes.