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
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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
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Vulnerability Management: Detect & Mitigate Security Risks
- Implement processes for vulnerability detection, disclosure, and remediation
- Align with CRA reporting obligations starting September 2026
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Cybersecurity Policy Development: Secure OSS Integration
- Identify all OSS components in your products to create mandatory SBOMs
- Classify risks based on origin, licensing, and security posture
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Compliance Documentation & Audit Readiness: Conformance by 2027
- Maintain records of OSS origins, dependencies, and security attestations
- Prepare for CRA conformity assessments and audits
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Training & Awareness: Educate Teams on CRA Requirements
- Educate engineering and compliance teams on CRA requirements
- Provide best practices for secure OSS development and integration
Why BearingPoint for CRA Compliance Services?
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Open source governance experts
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Tool-agnostic implementation
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Supplier SBOM management
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Audit-ready compliance delivery
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Outcome-as-a-Service model
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.
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Manufacturers – Digital products for the EU market
Companies that develop and produce hardware or software products with digital elements for the EU market.
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Importers & distributors – Ensure regulatory conformance
Organizations that bring products from outside the EU or distribute them within the European market.
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Open source stewards – OSS governance & monetization
Organizations monetizing open-source software or acting as stewards for OSS projects used commercially.
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Questions around BearingPoint Cyber Resilience Act compliance services
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What is the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)?
The Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) is a mandatory EU regulation setting cybersecurity standards for products with "digital elements" (software and hardware). It requires manufacturers to ensure products are secure-by-design and maintainable throughout their lifecycle.
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When is the deadline for CRA compliance?
While the Act entered into force in December 2024, the timelines are staggered:
- 11 September 2026: Mandatory reporting for vulnerabilities and incidents begins.
- 11 December 2027: Full compliance, including technical requirements and CE marking, becomes mandatory for all products on the EU market.
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How does BearingPoint’s CRA service differ from typical software tools?
BearingPoint offers Outcome-as-a-Service, meaning we don't just provide a tool for you to manage. Our experts take end-to-end responsibility for delivering audit-ready documentation, managing your Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and ensuring regulatory conformity.
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Why is SBOM management critical for CRA compliance?
Under the CRA, manufacturers must demonstrate full visibility into their software supply chain. BearingPoint’s SBOM Management Services provide the foundational visibility needed to track thousands of open-source and third-party components, facilitating mandatory vulnerability reporting.
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Is BearingPoint’s approach tied to a specific cybersecurity tool?
No, we are tool-agnostic. We use a curated combination of best-of-breed scanning technologies tailored to your specific codebase—whether source code or compiled binaries integrating directly into your existing infrastructure.
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What are the penalties for non-compliance with the CRA?
Failing to meet CRA requirements can lead to severe financial penalties up to €15 million or 2.5% of total global annual turnover, whichever is higher, and the potential removal of products from the EU market.
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Can BearingPoint manage SBOMs from third-party suppliers?
Yes. A core part of our CRA Compliance Services is Supplier Governance. We collect, verify, and risk-assess SBOMs from your suppliers, consolidating them into a single product SBOM to ensure your entire supply chain is compliant.
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How do we get started with CRA readiness?
BearingPoint offers flexible engagement models, beginning with a CRA Readiness Assessment to identify gaps in your current security-by-design processes and technical documentation.
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