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Security by design and a secure SDLC under the CRA

Build security into development from design to release – the way the CRA requires.

The CRA requires products to be secure by default and security to be part of the entire development lifecycle – not an add-on check before release. That means building security requirements into design, development, testing and maintenance.

We help you adopt security by design and a secure SDLC in your reality: we add the missing steps, define secure defaults and set up testing and component checks so the outputs stand up as evidence of compliance with Annex I.

What you get

Security-by-design principles

Security principles and requirements built into the product design, linked to the essential requirements of CRA Annex I.

Secure defaults

Definition of a default configuration without known vulnerabilities, minimised attack surface and secure factory settings.

Secure SDLC

Integration of security activities into each development phase – from requirements through code review to release and maintenance.

Testing and components

A security testing plan and due diligence of open-source and supplier components (SBOM).

How it works

  1. 01

    Development review

    We map your current development process and compare it with the CRA security requirements.

  2. 02

    Designing measures

    We add the missing security activities, define the defaults and the testing plan.

  3. 03

    Rollout and evidence

    We help you implement the measures and set up the evidence that feeds into the technical documentation.

Outcomes for you

  • Security built into design and development
  • Secure defaults per the CRA
  • Demonstrable fulfilment of Annex I requirements
  • Fewer vulnerabilities and fixes after release

Frequently asked questions

What does "secure by default" mean?
The CRA requires a product to be delivered without known exploitable vulnerabilities and with a secure default configuration – for example no default passwords, a minimum of open services and the ability to return the product to a secure state. We help translate these requirements into concrete configuration.
Do we have to change our whole development process for the CRA?
Usually not. We start from what you already do and add only the missing security activities and evidence. The goal is a workable, sustainable process, not extra bureaucracy.
Do you also cover open-source components?
Yes. Component due diligence and an SBOM are part of it – the CRA emphasises security of reused and open-source code too. This connects to the vulnerability handling process.

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Technical documentation preparation

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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Vulnerability handling process

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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