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CRA compliance: Things IoT manufacturers can no longer do under the CRA (and what to do instead)
- The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces strict regulations for IoT and device manufacturers, impacting how they design and build Products with Digital Elements (PDEs).
- Manufacturers cannot pass security responsibility to users or upstream providers anymore; they must meet higher compliance standards themselves or find compliant suppliers.
- Documentation is no longer sufficient - manufacturers must proactively patch vulnerabilities, follow stricter documentation requirements, and produce machine-readable software bill of materials (SBOM).
- Intentional design flaws are no longer acceptable; steps must be taken to mitigate risks posed by device elements that could compromise security.
- Basic security practices like minimal attack surfaces, encryption, proactive patching, and access control are now mandatory to meet CRA compliance.
- Long-term patching and vulnerability management are required, with prompt public disclosure of fixed vulnerabilities and recalls for non-compliant products.
- Software supply chain transparency is crucial; manufacturers should consume trusted open source, ensure security updates, and choose compliant vendors.
- Market-first approaches are outdated; emphasis should be on security, long-term support, and minimizing attack surfaces to meet CRA requirements.
- Canonical offers solutions for CRA compliance, providing automated security patching, long-term maintenance, and support for meeting regulatory standards.
- To comply with the CRA, manufacturers must adopt best practices for PDE security, conduct compliance assessments, document processes, and choose responsible vendors.
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