Client
A global technology manufacturer producing IoT and embedded systems for the European market
Challenge
With the introduction of the EU Cyber Resilience Act the client needed to ensure compliance with the new cybersecurity requirements for digital products. The organization faced several challenges in aligning its security framework with the regulation
- Product Security and Risk Assessment Identifying vulnerabilities in hardware firmware and software to meet cybersecurity standards
- Secure Development Lifecycle Implementing security-by-design principles throughout product development
- Incident Reporting and Compliance Documentation Establishing a structured process for vulnerability disclosure and regulatory reporting
- Market Readiness and Certification Ensuring products met cybersecurity requirements to maintain EU market access
Solution
The technology manufacturer partnered with COE Security to develop a structured approach for achieving compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Our team provided end-to-end support in assessment implementation and regulatory readiness
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Phase 1 Cybersecurity Gap Assessment and Product Risk Analysis
- Conducted a comprehensive security assessment to evaluate product compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act
- Identified vulnerabilities and developed a remediation plan to enhance product security
- Mapped existing security measures to the regulatory framework ensuring alignment with legal requirements
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Phase 2 Secure Development and Compliance Integration
- Assisted in integrating security-by-design principles into product development and engineering processes
- Implemented secure coding practices encryption and firmware integrity verification
- Established supply chain security controls to mitigate third-party risks
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Phase 3 Incident Response and Regulatory Reporting
- Developed a vulnerability management and disclosure policy in compliance with EU regulatory expectations
- Implemented a structured incident response framework to detect report and remediate security threats
- Established compliance documentation processes for regulatory audits and market approval
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Phase 4 Continuous Compliance and Market Readiness
- Conducted periodic security assessments to validate compliance with evolving EU cybersecurity regulations
- Implemented automated monitoring to detect emerging threats and ensure ongoing regulatory alignment
- Provided strategic advisory support for maintaining compliance as new product security laws emerged
Results
With COE Security’s expert guidance the technology manufacturer successfully met the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act resulting in
- Strengthened Product Security Enhanced cybersecurity measures reducing vulnerabilities in IoT and embedded devices
- Regulatory Compliance Achieved full alignment with EU cybersecurity standards ensuring market access
- Improved Incident Readiness Established a proactive approach to vulnerability disclosure and risk mitigation
- Competitive Advantage Positioned the company as a trusted manufacturer committed to cybersecurity and regulatory excellence
Client Testimonial
COE Security played a critical role in helping us navigate the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Their expertise and structured approach enabled us to enhance product security achieve compliance and maintain a competitive edge in the European market.