Free CRA Vision Paper

Navigate the EU Cyber Resilience Act with Confidence

Understand the CRA. Prepare Strategically. Stay Competitive.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is reshaping how manufacturers build and deliver products with digital elements. The CRA introduces a unified framework to protect both consumers and manufacturers — setting a new standard for secure-by-design products.

At Qt Group, we see the CRA as an opportunity. With decades of experience in highly regulated industries, Qt welcomes this shift toward a common cybersecurity baseline.

This Vision Paper explores how the CRA impacts your business and how you can turn compliance into a competitive edge.

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Open the Vision Paper for insights on the EU Cyber Resilience Act:

What the CRA means for your product development & maintenance
What are the key CRA deadlines and compliance milestones
How long-term thinking can be turned into advantage

The Vision Paper is based on insights from various experts, especially highlighting interviews with:

Öykü Işık, Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity at IMD Business School
Maurice Kalinowski, Product Director, Technical Product Management at Qt Group

Until now – whether organizations realize it or not – it hasn’t been uncommon to rush new products to the market and only then get concerned about potential vulnerabilities. The CRA is about to change that.

The CRA sets a baseline expectation. If you can’t meet this, then you can’t sell your product in the EU market. It’s a threshold for being considered a viable vendor.

Öykü Işık

Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity at IMD Business School

The first important step is the self assessment; you need to understand where you stand. How far are your current security processes from CRA compliance?

Maurice Kalinowski

Product Director,
Technical Product Management at Qt Group

The earlier you start, the better you are prepared. With the clock ticking, it’s crucial to start working on your CRA compliance items – latest now. And there are already many requirements to act upon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EU Cyber Resilience Act and who does it affect?

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new, comprehensive piece of EU legislation that aims to ensure lifetime security and resilience against cyber threats for all products with digital elements (PDEs), ranging from industrial sensors to consumer electronics and embedded user interfaces. It impacts manufacturers and suppliers who sell such products in the EU market, with some exceptions in already regulated industries.

What unique insights does this Vision Paper offer?

This Qt CRA Vision Paper provides food for thought from both product development and academic perspectives, the Qt take on various CRA matters, and best practices to consider on your CRA journey. It breaks down CRA requirements and timelines into practical steps for not only reaching CRA compliance, but also leveraging the regulation as a strategic advantage.

Do I need to provide my contact information to access the Vision Paper?

No. The Vision Paper is available for direct download - no sign-up required.

However, if you wish to stay up to date with our updates on the CRA front and other latest Qt topics, sign up for updates here.

How will this help my team prepare for the CRA deadlines?

This Vision Paper raises some important aspects to consider, lays out the milestone timelines, and proposes some actionable steps to help get your products and processes ready for the Eu Cyber Resilience Act on time - empowering your teams to manage compliance proactively, long-term.

Where can I find more information about the EU Cyber Resilience Act?

Qt Group has put together a dedicated CRA web space to summarize some of the requirements, provide food for thought, and share where Qt Group products are today with the CRA compliance.

Key highlights include a flow chart to explain who the CRA impacts, highlights on the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), considerations around 3rd party management, product lifecycle practices, and vulnerability management, as well as key takeaways on the CE marking.

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The information contained on this page and in the Vision Paper does not constitute legal advice. It is provided for informational purposes and discussion of the subject matter only. Content is subject to change and The Qt Group does not guarantee the accuracy or currentness of the contents of this page nor the Vision Paper, nor is The Qt Group responsible for the content or operation of any external website that this content links to—or that may link to—this content. The information contained here is not, and should not be used as, a substitute for legal advice.