What the EU CRA means for your software supply chain

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), effective from December 2024 with full enforcement by December 2027, mandates cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the EU market, affecting global software companies. The regulation shifts cybersecurity responsibility from end-users to manufacturers, requiring them to demonstrate secure software practices throughout a product's lifecycle. A key challenge is the reporting requirement under Article 14, effective September 2026, which demands timely vulnerability notifications to the EU Agency for Cybersecurity and related bodies. Manufacturers must maintain a current Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to track vulnerabilities and are subject to strict penalties for non-compliance, including significant fines and potential market exclusion. Cloudsmith offers solutions to aid compliance by automating SBOM generation, continuous vulnerability detection, and providing robust access control and audit trails, ensuring organizations are prepared for the CRA's deadlines and obligations.

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