Is your device ready for EU market access under the Cyber Resilience Act?
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is moving fast, and embedded/IoT manufacturers cannot afford to wait until 2027 to prepare.
If your product contains firmware, software, connectivity, OTA updates, or third-party components, CRA readiness needs to start now.
This checklist helps engineering and product teams quickly assess key gaps across Secure Boot, OTA security, SBOM, vulnerability handling, and audit-ready documentation.
Early action means fewer redesigns, smoother CE/CRA compliance, and safer EU market access. Use this practical checklist to evaluate your embedded product before the CRA deadline.
Product Coverage & Classification
- Does the product contain firmware/software (“digital element”)?
- Does it connect directly or indirectly to networks?
- Have you classified it as Default / Important / Critical?
Secure Boot & Firmware Integrity
- Secure Boot chain implemented (ROM → Bootloader → Kernel → App)
- Hardware Root of Trust enabled (TPM, Secure Element, TrustZone)
- Debug ports locked down (JTAG/SWD)
Secure OTA Update Readiness
- Firmware updates are cryptographically signed
- Updates are encrypted in transit and storage
- Rollback protection (A/B partitions, version pinning)
- Update audit logs and traceability maintained
SBOM & Software Transparency
- SBOM generated (CycloneDX/SPDX)
- Open-source dependencies tracked continuously
- Vulnerability monitoring process defined
Vulnerability Handling & Lifecycle Support
- PSIRT / vulnerability response workflow in place
- Patch timelines and responsibilities assigned
- Incident reporting readiness (2025 obligations)
Logging, Monitoring & Access Control
- Critical security events logged securely
- Authentication and access control enforced
- Sensitive data encrypted and protected
Compliance Documentation (Audit-Ready)
- Threat modeling / risk assessment completed (TARA)
- Technical file prepared for CE + CRA conformity
- Evidence reports available (tests, logs, SBOM, update policy)
Need Help Becoming CRA-Ready?
At Epteck GmbH, we help embedded and IoT manufacturers implement:
✔ Secure Boot
✔ Secure OTA pipelines
✔ SBOM automation
✔ Firmware security testing
✔ CRA + CE + GPSR audit documentation
👉 Book a free CRA readiness consultation:
https://calendly.com/epteck/discovery
Learn Also: Does the EU Cyber Resilience Act applies to your product and what exactly counts as ‘in scope’?