Complete CRA Compliance Solutions: How CyberWhiz service-based model streamlines EU's Cybersecurity Requirements

Introduction – Why This Information Matters

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is now law, imposing strict cybersecurity requirements on any product with digital elements sold in Europe. For embedded engineers, this is no longer a regulatory footnote — it directly affects how hardware, firmware, and support processes must be designed and documented.

Failure to comply risks blocked market access, fines, and costly redesigns. For design teams already working to tight schedules, understanding and anticipating these requirements is essential.

CyberWhiz's service-based approach transforms CRA compliance from a complex multi-vendor challenge into a single-partner solution. Their comprehensive model addresses the three critical compliance phases whilst providing the technical depth required for modern connected product development.

CRA Requirements Affecting Embedded Engineers

The CRA is broad, but several requirements hit embedded design especially hard:

• Secure by design: Products must demonstrate minimisation of attack surfaces and protection against common vulnerabilities.

• Vulnerability handling: Vendors must monitor, report, and act on vulnerabilities for the product’s supported lifetime.

• Patching obligations: Security updates must be delivered in a timely and secure manner, including mechanisms for verification of authenticity.

• Transparency of lifecycle: Customers must be informed of support periods, update mechanisms, and known limitations.

• Documentation: Technical documentation demonstrating compliance must be maintained and available for market surveillance authorities.

Requirement	Impact on Engineering	Design Considerations
Secure design	Early-stage threat modelling	Hardened bootloader, code signing
Vulnerability handling	Ongoing monitoring	CVE tracking, incident response plan
Patch delivery	OTA or secure wired update	Firmware signing, rollback prevention
Lifecycle support	Declared end-of-support	Documentation of update policies
Compliance evidence	Market authority requests	Secure records of builds, SBOMs

How CyberWhiz delivers complete CRA compliance solutions

Holistic CRA Compliance Management CyberWhiz delivers continuous compliance oversight across all three CRA phases: design validation, field deployment management, and incident response coordination.

Comprehensive Service Portfolio

• SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management and maintenance

• End-to-end IoT penetration testing covering device, mobile app, and cloud infrastructure

• Risk assessment and technical documentation services

• SecOps support and monitoring capabilities

• RED compliance consultancy integration

• Notified body partnerships offering 30% discounts for critical products

Security Libraries and Edge Protection Specialised security libraries designed for edge devices and mobile applications provide embedded protection without requiring extensive internal security expertise.

CyberWhiz Defence Centre 24/7 monitoring and incident response capabilities ensure continuous compliance with CRA's ongoing security requirements.

Technical FAQ

Q: How does CyberWhiz handle SBOM management for complex connected products?

A: CyberWhiz provides automated SBOM generation, maintenance, and vulnerability tracking throughout the product lifecycle. Their system integrates with existing development workflows to ensure compliance documentation remains current without disrupting engineering processes.

Q: What makes their IoT penetration testing different from standard security assessments?

A: Their testing covers the complete connected product ecosystem—device firmware, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure—using the same methodology across all components. This unified approach identifies integration vulnerabilities that component-level testing often misses.

Q: Can CyberWhiz support products already in development or deployment?

A: Yes, their service model accommodates existing products through risk assessment, documentation catch-up, and retrofitting security measures. The September 2026 vulnerability management deadline allows time for systematic compliance implementation.

Q: How do they handle the transition period leading to full CRA compliance?

A: CyberWhiz provides phased implementation starting with vulnerability management by September 2026, followed by comprehensive compliance by December 2027. Their timeline aligns with the regulation's staged approach.

Q: What level of technical integration is required with existing development teams?

A: Minimal disruption to current workflows. CyberWhiz operates as an external service provider, integrating through APIs and standard documentation processes rather than requiring internal team restructuring.

Q: How does their pricing model work for different production volumes?

A: Tiered pricing accommodates production quantities from 10,000 units to over 1 million, with 1-3 year agreement options providing cost predictability for product planning.

Call to Action

CyberWhiz's service model eliminates the complexity of managing multiple compliance vendors whilst providing the technical depth required for CRA cybersecurity compliance. Their complete CRA compliance solutions address the engineering reality of connected product development where security must be embedded without compromising innovation speed.

The December 2027 deadline approaches rapidly, but the September 2026 vulnerability management requirements create immediate action points for engineering teams.

Interested in understanding how CyberWhiz's service model applies to your connected product portfolio? Contact Ineltek to arrange a consultation.