Documentation requirements in the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) What Entrepreneurs Need to Know

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new EU law that requires manufacturers of digital products to transparently document their security measures and risk assessments. These obligations apply to all products connected to computers, smartphones or other digital devices. The CRA aims to increase the security and resilience of digital systems to reduce cyberattacks and technical risks. Manufacturers must prove that they have checked and documented their products for safety standards in order to meet the requirements of the law.

The documentation requirements include, for example, the description of the security measures, the risk assessment of the products and the evidence of the implementation of security audits. In addition, manufacturers must ensure that their products are sustainable and safe in operation. This evidence is not only relevant for compliance with the CRA, but also for certification and sales in the EU internal market. Companies that do not meet the requirements may face penalties or a ban on the sale of their products, among other things.

## What does this mean for your company? If you are a company that develops or sells digital products, you need to make sure you have all the documents and evidence available in accordance with the CRA. This includes documentation of security measures, risk assessments and security audits. The obligation applies not only to large manufacturers, but also to small companies that offer digital products. It is important to start documentation early in order to avoid legal problems and ensure EU market accessibility.

## How ISN/xynap supports this The Infrastructure and AI modules in xynap provide structured documentation features and self-hosting to help manufacturers meet compliance requirements such as the CRA. These modules enable a clear and comprehensible documentation of security measures and risk assessments.