Security is now a design requirement
Security can no longer be an afterthought. Protections must be built into products from the start — not added later through patches or updates.
Responsibility shifts to the supply side
End users aren't expected to assess cybersecurity. The burden now lies on manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure product compliance.
A unified legal framework across the EU
The CRA unifies cybersecurity rules across all EU Member States, replacing fragmented national laws with one consistent legal framework.