Network security and resilience: How is Europe preparing for the future?
Digital technologies are an integral part of our daily lives – from smartwatches to smart homes, products and software that contain digital components are all around us. However, few people are aware of the cybersecurity risks these technologies can pose.
On December 10, 2024, the new Cyber Resilience Act – a key moment in the EU’s drive to strengthen the security of citizens and businesses against cyberattacks. The legislation aims to protect both consumers and businesses when buying and using software and hardware products with a digital component, addressing key issues such as the insufficient level of cybersecurity in many of the available products and the lack of timely security updates. In addition, the law offers solutions to the challenges associated with choosing and configuring products so that they meet modern cybersecurity standards.
The new requirements set out in the law will make it much easier for consumers and businesses to choose products with digital elements, making it easier to identify hardware and software products that offer robust cybersecurity features. Products will be marked with the “CE” mark to indicate that they comply with the new regulation. This will allow for more informed choices and create greater trust in products with this mark, which will fully comply with the standards of the Cyber Resilience Act.
One of the main innovations of the law is the introduction of mandatory cybersecurity requirements that manufacturers and traders must comply with. These requirements cover all stages – from planning and design to product development and maintenance. Manufacturers will also be obliged to ensure the care of products throughout their entire life cycle. Some products that are of particular importance for cybersecurity, such as network routers, IoT devices and access management software, will need to undergo a third-party assessment carried out by an authorized body before they can be placed on the market in the European Union.
The new rules shift the responsibility to manufacturers, who will have to ensure that their products with digital elements are secure and reliable. This will allow consumers and businesses to make informed decisions and have confidence in the cybersecurity of the products they use. With the introduction of the Cyber Resilience Act, the European Union is taking a decisive step towards creating a safer digital environment for all.
As a key partner to the business, and through the implementation of initiatives such as Digital Twin – Digital twins for intelligent productionThe Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for the sustainable development of enterprises and encourages the use of innovations and good practices to address digital challenges.
