Why CRA compliance matters – Avoid penalties & ensure market access

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements placed on the European market. This includes software components,whether proprietary or open source,used in commercial products.

Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties (up to €15M or 2.5% of global turnover) and removal of products from the market. With enforcement starting in September 2026, now is the time to prepare.

Enforcement begins September 2026. Full compliance required by December 2027. 

End-to-end CRA compliance services for your organization 

We help organizations using or maintaining OSS meet CRA requirements through a structured, practical approach.
 

OSS Inventory & Risk Assessment: Full SBOM Visibility
  • Identify all OSS components in your products to create mandatory SBOMs
     
  • Classify risks based on origin, licensing, and security posture
     

Vulnerability Management: Detect & Mitigate Security Risks
  • Implement processes for vulnerability detection, disclosure, and remediation
     
  • Align with CRA reporting obligations starting September 2026

Cybersecurity Policy Development: Secure OSS Integration
  • Create tailored policies for secure OSS integration and lifecycle management
     
  • Support for Open Source Software Stewards to meet Article 24 obligations

Compliance Documentation & Audit Readiness: Conformance by 2027
  • Maintain records of OSS origins, dependencies, and security attestations
     
  • Prepare for CRA conformity assessments and audits
     

Training & Awareness: Educate Teams on CRA Requirements
  • Educate engineering and compliance teams on CRA requirements
     
  • Provide best practices for secure OSS development and integration
     

Ready to start your CRA compliance journey?

Our specialists will assess your current posture and build a clear roadmap to full compliance.
 

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Who needs CRA compliance? – Manufacturers, importers & OSS stewards

The CRA applies to a broad range of organizations involved in creating, distributing, or maintaining products with digital components.

Manufacturers – Digital products for the EU market

Companies that develop and produce hardware or software products with digital elements for the EU market.

Importers & distributors – Ensure regulatory conformance

Organizations that bring products from outside the EU or distribute them within the European market.

Open source stewards – OSS governance & monetization

Organizations monetizing open-source software or acting as stewards for OSS projects used commercially.

Why choose BearingPoint? Expertise, tools & automation

Partner with experts who understand the complexities of open-source compliance.

  • Expertise in OSS & CRA – regulatory knowledge & practical experience: We understand the unique challenges of open-source ecosystems and EU regulatory requirements.
     
  • End-to-end support – from assessment to full implementation: From initial assessment to full compliance implementation, we guide you through every step.
     
  • End-to-end support – from assessment to full implementation: Leverage automated dependency analysis and compliance checklists for maximum efficiency.

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