Not all hardware is CRA-compliant

The new European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will have a major impact in the coming years on companies that integrate software and hardware. Yet we’ve noticed that many integrators today still focus primarily on hardware functionality, price, and compatibility, even though cybersecurity is becoming just as important.

And that makes sense. For years, hardware was primarily a technical component of a project. But as soon as devices are connected to networks, APIs, or cloud platforms, they also become a cybersecurity risk. Think of ANPR cameras or kiosks that are connected to a network 24/7.

When software communicates with this hardware via an API, Europe is demanding increasing attention to secure authentication, secure communication, software updates, and vulnerability management.

In other words: not only must your software be secure, but so must the hardware you integrate with. Issues at the hardware level can ultimately impact your own solution, your customers, and your reputation.

That’s why it pays to take a critical look today at the hardware you integrate into your projects.

What questions should you ask a hardware supplier? How do you know if hardware is CRA-ready? And what should you look out for when it comes to API security?

We’ve compiled the most important considerations in a practical white paper for software integrators.

Download the white paper here.