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The Cyber Resilience Act: A Field Guide for CTOs and CISOs
- The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) establishes comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, including both hardware and software.
- The regulation requires standard best practices that most mid to large enterprises already have in place.
- The CRA applies to all organizations exporting products with digital elements to the EU market.
- The key dates and timelines for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are: December 10, 2024, when the CRA entered into force and December 11, 2027, for compliance obligations.
- Sectors most affected include IoT, Critical Infrastructure, and Consumer Electronics sectors.
- CTOs and CISOs share responsibility for implementing CRA compliance but approach it from distinct perspectives.
- Effective CRA compliance requires a unified approach between technical and security leadership.
- Failing to comply with the CRA can result in severe financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions.
- To ensure compliance readiness, regular communication is essential between CISOs, CTOs, and compliance officers.
- Cross-functional training sessions must be conducted to keep all teams informed about CRA updates and best practices.
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