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SBOM and vulnerability management: the practical foundation of CRA compliance
Without visibility into a product's components you cannot manage vulnerabilities. Why an SBOM is at the core of CRA compliance.
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Cyber Resilience Act · EU 2024/2847
Get your products ready for the Cyber Resilience Act
We guide you through the entire CRA compliance journey – from the first risk analysis and threat modeling to self-assessment and the EU declaration of conformity. No filler theory, with a clear focus on your 11 Dec 2027 deadline.
We are not a CAB – we are your advisor and guide through preparation for conformity assessment.
- 2027
- Main CRA obligations apply from 11 Dec
- €15M
- Maximum fine for non-compliance
- 5 years
- Minimum product support and patching period
- 7
- Service areas covering the whole of CRA
Cyber Resilience Act
CRA changes the rules for every product with digital elements
The Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation EU 2024/2847) introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for both hardware and software placed on the EU market. It affects manufacturers, importers and distributors – from smart devices and IoT to standalone software and components.
Compliance is not a one-off document. It requires security built into the product design, ongoing vulnerability management, incident reporting and complete technical documentation across the entire lifecycle. We structure that journey and walk you through it step by step.
2024 — 2027
Key deadlines you cannot miss
CRA is being phased in. Reporting obligations start before full compliance – preparation has to begin today.
- 10 Dec 2024
CRA entered into force
The transition period for manufacturers, importers and distributors began.
- 11 Sep 2026
Reporting obligations
Mandatory reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents to ENISA.
- 11 Dec 2027
Full CRA compliance
All products with digital elements placed on the EU market must meet CRA requirements and carry the CE marking.
Services
Services covering the full compliance lifecycle
Whether you are just starting out or fine-tuning documentation – we plug in exactly where you need us.
CRA Consulting
We orient you in the CRA requirements, determine the impact on your portfolio and build a realistic compliance plan.
Learn moreTraining
Practical, tailored training – for management, development and product teams. From a CRA overview to threat modeling.
Learn moreProduct Security
We help you meet the CRA security requirements – from secure design and defaults to verification.
Learn moreRisk & Threats
Cybersecurity risk assessment and structured threat modeling – the foundation of all CRA technical documentation.
Learn moreIncidents & Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability management and incident reporting processes that meet the CRA obligations applying from September 2026.
Learn moreSuppliers & Manufacturers
Support with communicating with suppliers and OEM partners – especially in China – so they deliver what CRA requires.
Learn moreSelf-assessment & Conformity
Support with conformity assessment, technical documentation and issuing the EU declaration of conformity with CE marking.
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Why work with SynergyBit
A practical partner who speaks the language of engineers and management alike.
01
Exclusively focused on CRA
We don't spread ourselves thin. We track implementing acts, harmonised standards and Commission guidance and translate them into concrete tasks.
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From engineering to documentation
We understand both threat modeling and the conformity process. We connect the technical solution with evidence that holds up.
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Focus on suppliers in China
We help you obtain SBOMs, security evidence and contractual commitments from Asian manufacturers and OEM partners.
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Independent and clear
We are not a CAB or a notified body – no conflict of interest. We prepare you so conformity assessment runs smoothly.
ChinaLearn more
Suppliers and manufacturers in China? A key piece of the puzzle
For products made in Asia, CRA compliance stands or falls on the evidence provided by the supplier. Without an SBOM, component information and contractual guarantees you cannot build credible technical documentation.
We help you set up communication with Chinese manufacturers and OEM/ODM partners so you obtain what CRA actually requires – and so responsibility is split correctly between you and the supplier.
- Security questionnaires and requirements tailored to an EN/CN context
- Negotiating SBOMs, support periods and the vulnerability patching process
- Contractual cybersecurity and cooperation clauses
- Verifying supplier claims against CRA requirements
How it works
How we take you to compliance
A transparent process with clear deliverables at every stage.
- 01
Impact assessment
We determine which products CRA applies to, which category they fall into and how large the gap is against the requirements.
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Plan and priorities
We build a compliance roadmap with priorities, responsibilities and deadlines anchored to 2027.
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Implementation
Threat modeling, security by design, vulnerability and incident processes, technical documentation.
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Self-assessment and conformity
Conformity assessment, the EU declaration of conformity and support when a notified body is involved.
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Practical reading on the Cyber Resilience Act.
Roles & obligations8 min read
Manufacturer, importer, distributor: who has which obligations under CRA
CRA splits obligations by role. Find out which one you are in – and when the role changes unexpectedly.
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Deadlines7 min read
Cyber Resilience Act: every deadline and phase you must hit by 2027
CRA is not introduced all at once. Go through the three key dates – and why 'we have time until 2027' is a dangerous trap.
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