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Penetration testing for CRA compliance

Find vulnerabilities before an attacker does and prove your product's security for the CRA.

Penetration testing is a controlled, authorised attempt to break your product's security that reveals vulnerabilities before an attacker exploits them. The CRA requires products with digital elements to be tested and their resilience to be demonstrable – a penetration test is one of the strongest pieces of evidence for that.

We carry out independent security testing of your product – hardware, firmware, software, interfaces and APIs. We follow recognised methodologies (e.g. OWASP), rate the vulnerabilities found (CVSS) and hand over a clear report with recommendations and evidence usable for your CRA technical documentation.

What you get

Product penetration test

Authorised testing of hardware, firmware, software, web interfaces and APIs to find exploitable vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability rating (CVSS)

Rating of findings by severity and impact, prioritisation of fixes and verification of their effectiveness (retest).

Report and recommendations

A clear report for management and engineers with concrete remediation steps.

Evidence for the CRA

Documentation of the security testing performed, usable in the technical documentation and conformity assessment.

How it works

  1. 01

    Scope and rules

    We agree the test scope, goals, environment and rules of engagement for a safe and authorised process.

  2. 02

    Testing

    We perform the penetration and security tests per the methodology and document the findings.

  3. 03

    Report and retest

    We deliver a prioritised report and, after fixes, verify the remediation with a retest.

Outcomes for you

  • Vulnerabilities revealed before market placement
  • Independent assurance of product resilience
  • Demonstrable testing evidence for the CRA
  • A prioritised remediation plan

Frequently asked questions

Does the CRA require penetration testing?
The CRA does not prescribe a specific type of test, but it requires products to be tested and their cyber resilience to be demonstrable. Penetration testing is a recognised way to prove this while uncovering real vulnerabilities.
What do you test?
Hardware, firmware, software, mobile and web applications, interfaces and APIs, and wireless communication where relevant. We design the scope based on the product type and risks.
Is penetration testing safe and legal?
Yes. We test only on the basis of written authorisation and agreed rules of engagement, in an isolated environment where appropriate. Findings remain confidential.

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We compile your technical documentation per CRA Annex VII – from product description and risk analysis to SBOM, vulnerability handling and the declaration of conformity.

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We set up a complete vulnerability handling process per the CRA – from logging and assessment through remediation and security updates to coordinated disclosure and reporting.

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