Meeting Cybersecurity Requirements

Companies face increasingly complex cybersecurity requirements. New laws such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and international standards such as IEC 62443 and EN 18031 require a clear understanding of cybersecurity and of product and process certification. On top of that come extensive documentation obligations and the challenge of balancing security, functionality, and usability.

At the same time, companies must pass stricter audits and technical tests to bring their products to market, in a fast-growing and highly regulated environment.

Our recommendation

In this environment, you need a clear roadmap so you can respond to new requirements and prepare for upcoming audits and certifications. These steps help you align your development processes, documentation, and security measures early:

• Introduce a secure product development lifecycle
  Build on standards such as IEC 62443-4-1 from the start to integrate security into your development processes systematically.
• Use certification as an opportunity
  Certificates based on IEC 62443, ETSI EN 303 645, or similar standards give you legal certainty and a real competitive advantage.
• Carry out risk analyses and penetration tests
  Regular security analyses uncover vulnerabilities early and strengthen your customers' trust. Dealing with cybersecurity proactively reduces risks and protects both your products and your customers.

By following these recommendations consistently, manufacturers can meet the legal requirements, keep their products secure, and position themselves well in the market.

How we can help

Whether you need to develop a security strategy, prepare technical implementation, or produce detailed documentation, we support you with specialist knowledge and many years of experience. This includes:

• Strategy and process consulting
  We support you from the first risk analysis to the implementation of a secure product development lifecycle.
• Preparation for and support during certification
  Together we make sure you meet all requirements of the relevant standards and pass your audits.
• Training and workshops
  We help your team build technical expertise and establish a security culture in your company.
• Penetration tests and risk analyses
  Targeted tests and evaluations uncover potential vulnerabilities before they become a problem.