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What's the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for Your Software?

So, you have heard about the EU Cyber Resilience Act, or CRA. What is the big deal for your game, app, software component, or game engine?

Think of it as the EU setting a new baseline for cybersecurity for almost any software product sold or made available in its market Article 1. If your software connects to a device or a network, directly or indirectly, this likely concerns you Article 2 Paragraph 1.

Why did this happen?​

Simply put, too much software out there had security holes, updates were hit or miss, and users were often left in the dark Recital 1. The old rules were a patchwork, creating confusion Recital 4. The CRA aims to change that.

What are the main goals?​

For software like yours, the CRA wants to:

  • Boost security: Make sure products are secure by design and throughout their lifecycle (Recital 2; Article 1).
  • Clearer rules: Create one set of cybersecurity rules across the EU, so you know what to aim for Recital 1.
  • Empower users: Help people choose safer products and use them securely Recital 2
  • Better vulnerability handling: Ensure you have solid processes for finding and fixing security issues (Article 1; Annex I Part II).

Key Takeway​

It is about making the digital space safer, ensuring your software is built with security in mind from the get go.