Newsroom

Latest Announcements

In 2027, the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will take full effect, creating binding cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products with digital elements — including IoT devices, robotics, and software. While 2027 may seem distant, for companies that want to stay competitive, the time to act is now.

What’s at Stake?

The CRA requires that digital products placed on the EU market:

• Have cybersecurity designed and built-in from the start (Security by Design)
• Undergo risk assessments, incident management planning, and vulnerability reporting
• Provide security updates throughout the product’s lifecycle
• Meet conformity and CE-marking requirements for market approval

Failing to comply means no CE marking — and that means no legal access to the European market. For machine builders, robotics firms, and software suppliers, this could result in a serious loss of business, not only for themselves but for their customers who rely on these products in critical production environments.

---

The Business Opportunity

While the CRA introduces new obligations, it also creates opportunities. Early compliance is a competitive advantage. Companies that can demonstrate strong cyber resilience will:

• Build customer trust
• Strengthen their brand
• Open doors to new markets

Smart manufacturers will integrate CRA requirements into their product development strategies now, not in 2026, when deadlines loom large.

---

Where Naxcon Can Help

Naxcon stands ready as an independent partner to help companies navigate the complexity of the CRA and other upcoming EU regulations like the AI Act, Data Act, DORA, and the new Machine Regulation. Our expertise in cybersecurity assessments, gap analyses, and monitoring ensures clients can:

• Identify discrepancies with current regulations
• Develop roadmaps for in-time compliance
• Protect business continuity and market access

With our help, clients can stay ahead of regulatory changes and outperform their competition.

---

Example Case (Fictive)

A mid-sized robotics manufacturer integrated open-source software into its cobots. Without proper documentation, risk analysis, and update procedures, the company would have faced non-compliance in 2027 — losing CE marking and market access. But with early Naxcon assessments and implementation support, they ensured compliance and gained an edge in customer trust.

---

Next Steps

✅ Begin risk assessments now
✅ Map your product portfolio against CRA requirements
✅ Plan updates for CE certification processes
✅ Work with trusted advisors to secure compliance in time

---

📌 Explore our solutions: Naxcon Cybersecurity Services
📌 Stay informed: This post will be archived for future reference as part of our evolving knowledge base on regulatory compliance for the digital product sector.