In the era of Industry 4.0, a machine is rarely just “offline.” While
connectivity drives efficiency, it also expands the attack surface. The EU
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) now brings the mechanical and plant engineering
sector into focus: Cybersecurity is no longer an optional add-on—it is a
mandatory requirement for the CE marking.
What changes for manufacturers?
For engineers, the CRA means that every digital component—from PLC controllers
to remote maintenance tools—must be secured throughout its entire lifecycle.
This introduces specific industry challenges:
- Security by Design: Cyber protection must be integrated during the
construction and design phase, not as an afterthought at the customer’s site.
- Vulnerability Management: If a security flaw is discovered, you are
obligated to react quickly and provide patches—often over a service life
spanning decades.
- Rigorous Documentation: Your risk assessment must now explicitly cover
digital threat scenarios and hardware-software dependencies.
Superior Mechanics, Robust Security
Your core expertise lies in the precision and durability of your machines. To
ensure that digitalization doesn’t become a liability, we help you integrate CRA
requirements pragmatically into your existing manufacturing processes.
Our CRA Consulting for the Industry: We analyze your digital supply chain,
assist with conformity assessments, and ensure your software update processes
are legally compliant and future-proof.
Secure your market access in Europe. Contact us today for an initial
consultation—let’s make your machines truly “cyber-resilient”!