The Cyber Resilience Act is coming. Are you ready?

Starting 11 December 2027, cybersecurity becomes a legal requirement for products with digital elements sold in the EU. 

Cybersecurity is no longer just about protection. Under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), it becomes a prerequisite for CE marking, market access, and continued business in the EU.

While 2027 may seem far away, compliance requires changes across product design, development processes, documentation, and vulnerability management. Organizations that wait risk costly redesigns, compliance gaps, and delays to market.

At the same time, cyber threats continue to grow. Industrial environments are prime targets, and the consequences of inaction can include operational disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage.

The deadline is fixed. The time to act is now. Start your CRA compliance journey today.

What is at stake: 
 



Business continuity: One breach can freeze production instantly and disrupt your entire value chain.

 
Brand reputation: Trust takes years to build and minutes to lose.

Intellectual property: Your designs and processes are high‑value targets.

Safety and compliance: A compromised system can put people at risk and trigger regulatory penalties.

Competitive edge: Secure companies innovate faster and operate with confidence.

Security breaks at the weakest link
Industrial cybersecurity fails when even one stakeholder assumes someone else is handling it. Attackers exploit the smallest gaps: a misconfigured device, an outdated component, a forgotten remote access rule. If one link breaks, the whole chain breaks.

How each role contributes:

• Asset owners: Set policies, maintain networks, and ensure updates happen on time.
• System integrators: Build secure architectures and eliminate weak points before deployment.
• Software and product suppliers: Deliver hardened, secure‑by‑design products with long‑term support.

When everyone acts, cybersecurity becomes strong and resilient. When even one party does not, attackers can find their way in. A unified approach is the only way to protect uptime, safety, and long-term operational stability.

Secure by design is not optional anymore
EU regulations are tightening fast. These rules do not just raise expectations. They mandate secure‑by‑design practices, long‑term patching, and clear accountability. Companies that delay will face compliance gaps, operational risk, and potential penalties.

Key regulations

Industrial cybersecurity requirements are evolving rapidly. Explore the key regulations and standards shaping automation, energy, and marine industries, and learn how to prepare for compliance.

IEC 62443-4-1/2
This is widely recognized as the de‑facto cybersecurity standard that underpins requirements adopted by many regulatory bodies, and it is the benchmark Beijer Electronics commits to fulfilling across our hardware and software products. While it forms the core of our cybersecurity framework, it is complemented by additional standards that we also intend to comply with.

Other standards we intend to comply with:

Cyber resilience act (CRA): Active 2027
Mandatory security requirements for all connected industrial products.

NIS2 directive: Active 2025
Stronger obligations for operators in critical sectors.

Machinery regulation: Active 2027
Cybersecurity becomes part of machine safety.

AI act: Active 2025–2028
Strict rules for AI used in automation and predictive maintenance.

DNV SP1
Guidelines and requirements for cybersecurity in industrial and maritime systems, emphasizing risk assessment, system hardening, and continuous monitoring through the asset lifecycle.

IACS UR E27
Mandatory cybersecurity requirements for ship systems and equipment, ensuring secure integration, protection against cyber threats and resilience across the vessel lifecycle.

These rules demand action now. Companies that prepare early will operate more safely, more efficiently, and with fewer compliance risks. 

Security built into every layer - from design to deployment

Security isn’t a feature. It’s a responsibility. And at Beijer, it’s built into every product, every update, and every development decision.

Our secure‑by‑design approach:

• Threat modeling from day one
• Secure design reviews
• Code reviews & SAST scanning
• Continuous monitoring of third‑party components
• Lifecycle‑long protection with signed firmware & ongoing patches
• Transparent vulnerability disclosure and rapid response

This ensures every solution we deliver strengthens your cybersecurity posture — not weakens it.

Quick links

Recommendations

• Cybersecurity Deployment Recommendations for Supporting DNV SP1 Requirements
  Access practical recommendations for configuring X3 HMI panels and iX Developer to support the DNV SP1 approval process, based on established industrial cybersecurity practices.

White papers

• X3 series - built for cyber security
  Explore the cybersecurity features of X3 series HMIs and iX3 software, built for secure, connected industrial environments.
  

• Industrial cybersecurity in transition
  Explore how regulations such as CRA, NIS2, IEC 62443, and maritime cybersecurity requirements are reshaping industrial automation, and what organizations need to do to prepare for a more secure future.
  

Security advisories

• Security advisories
  Access security advisories and critical information related to our products.

EU CRA Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure portal

• https://cvdportal.com/
  EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance platform with tools for vulnerability disclosure, risk assessment, and compliance documentation.

Beijer Electronics achieves IEC 62443-4-1 maturity level 2 certification

• Beijer Electronics has achieved the IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 2 certification for its Secure Development Lifecycle Process.