Cyber Resilience Act Policy Templates

Defines secure development practices to ensure software products are resilient to cyber threats, covering secure coding and security testing

Outlines procedures for identifying, reporting, and remediating vulnerabilities within products and systems in compliance with CRA

Ensures timely updates and patches to address known vulnerabilities and improve the cyber resilience of products

Provides guidance for identifying, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents to minimize operational impact

Establishes continuous monitoring processes for detecting cyber threats in real time

Details procedures for analyzing incidents and conducting forensic investigations to understand the root cause and improve resilience

Sets standards for data protection, including encryption, access controls, and data integrity measures to ensure cyber resilience

Defines access permissions and restrictions to safeguard critical systems and sensitive data

Specifies encryption protocols to protect data at rest and in transit as a component of cyber resilience

Sets standards for evaluating and managing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers

Ensures that suppliers comply with CRA-aligned security requirements to protect against vulnerabilities introduced by third parties

Requires periodic reviews and audits of third-party cybersecurity practices to maintain resilience standards

Details security requirements throughout a product’s lifecycle, from development to decommissioning, to meet CRA standards

Specifies secure procedures for retiring or decommissioning products, including data erasure and component disposal

Establishes timelines and processes for ongoing security updates to ensure product resilience post-release

Ensures all employees understand cyber threats, secure behavior, and their role in maintaining cyber resilience

Provides specialized training on secure development practices to development and engineering teams

Educates employees on identifying and reporting phishing and social engineering threats

Establishes processes for monitoring and ensuring compliance with CRA requirements and reporting cybersecurity metrics

Details procedures for notifying regulatory authorities of cyber incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance updates

Ensures comprehensive documentation of cybersecurity measures, risk assessments, and compliance actions for audit readiness

Outlines the framework for maintaining operations during and recovering from cybersecurity incidents

Specifies data and system backup standards to support quick restoration following cyber incidents

Ensures regular testing of continuity and recovery plans to verify resilience under simulated scenarios

Provides guidelines for creating, reviewing, and updating cybersecurity policies to align with CRA

Establishes a process for ongoing evaluation and enhancement of cybersecurity practices based on incident lessons learned

Details the processes for regular cybersecurity audits and self-assessments to ensure adherence to CRA requirements