The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) sets cybersecurity requirements for software and hardware products placed on the EU market. It introduces mandatory security-by-design, vulnerability management, and transparency obligations. An SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) plays a foundational role in meeting these CRA requirements—by making software components visible, trackable, and manageable.
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CRA requires manufacturers to integrate cybersecurity from the start—throughout the product lifecycle. An SBOM supports this by documenting all third-party and open-source components, helping developers and security teams identify known vulnerabilities before release. It turns “security-by-design” from theory into practice by embedding visibility into the build process.
The CRA calls for ongoing identification and resolution of vulnerabilities—even after a product is on the market. An SBOM enables continuous monitoring by mapping known vulnerabilities (like CVEs) to specific components. This allows teams to rapidly assess impact and prioritize fixes as new threats emerge—ensuring long-term product security and regulatory compliance.
Under the CRA, manufacturers must report actively exploited vulnerabilities and incidents within 24 hours. Without visibility into the underlying components, identifying what’s affected can delay compliance and remediation. SBOMs act as a real-time reference to assess exposure quickly, enabling timely and accurate incident reporting as required by the CRA.
The CRA emphasizes transparency across the digital supply chain, requiring manufacturers to document and disclose cybersecurity information. An SBOM provides a machine-readable inventory of software components, acting as a compliance artifact that proves responsible risk management and builds trust with customers, regulators, and partners.
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