SBOM to CRA: What Entrepreneurs and Employees Should Know
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is an EU regulation that applies from 2025 and requires companies to make their software products more secure. A central component of the CRA is the creation of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). An SBOM is a list that lists all the components of a software – i.e. all the libraries, tools and dependencies used. This list helps organizations quickly detect and fix vulnerabilities by knowing which software parts are potentially dangerous or outdated. The SBOM is therefore an important security tool that helps companies protect their software and minimize risks.
The requirements of the CRA are particularly relevant for companies that develop or sell software products. Not only do they need to check their own software products for security vulnerabilities, but they also need to ensure that all components used meet security standards. This means that companies must have a clear overview of all software parts that are included in their products. An SBOM helps to create this overview and at the same time ensure compliance with the CRA.
For entrepreneurs and employees without an IT background, it is important to understand that the SBOM is not only a technical document, but also a duty. Companies need to ensure that they document and regularly review all relevant components of their software. This is part of the cybersecurity strategy and helps to reduce risks and strengthen the trustworthiness of the products. It is not only about avoiding security gaps, but also about responsibility towards customers and partners.
## What does this mean for your company? The SBOM is a mandatory element to ensure the security of your software and to meet the requirements of the CRA. You must have a clear overview of all software components used and check them regularly. This will help you identify and fix risks early on before they become a problem. It is a step to make your software safer and build trust with customers.
## How ISN/xynap supports this The xynap Infrastructure and Security modules provide self-hosting and compliance tools that can help integrate and manage SBOM processes in the enterprise.
