Navigating the Cyber Resilience Act for Broadcast & Media
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is new legislation requiring all manufacturers of connected products to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards before selling in Europe — or face fines up to EUR 15 million.
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is the first EU-wide legislation establishing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements. If you manufacture, import, or distribute connected products in Europe, this regulation affects you.
This site brings together the key information broadcast and media technology professionals need to understand the CRA, assess its impact, and prepare for compliance.
What is it?
New EU regulation requiring all connected products to meet cybersecurity standards before they can be sold in Europe. It covers hardware, software, and their remote data processing.
Who does it apply to?
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of any product with digital elements — from consumer IoT to professional broadcast equipment.
What do I need to do?
Ensure products ship without known vulnerabilities, provide security updates for at least 5 years, maintain an SBOM, and report incidents within 24 hours.
When?
Vulnerability reporting starts September 2026. Full compliance required by December 11, 2027.
Why the Cyber Resilience Act Exists
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU 2024/2847) is the first EU-wide legislation establishing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements placed on the European market — from consumer IoT to professional broadcast infrastructure.
Manufacturers & Vendors
Manufacturers must deliver products without known vulnerabilities, provide security updates for a minimum 5-year lifecycle, and include an SBOM with every product. Incidents must be reported to CSIRT/ENISA within 24 hours.
See full requirementsSystem Integrators
System integrators must exercise due diligence on every component — verifying CE marking, CRA conformity, and security update availability. Supply chain documentation must be maintained throughout.
See full requirementsBroadcasters & Media Organizations
Broadcasters using connected products may qualify as essential entities under NIS2. Organizations need to plan for security update workflows in live environments and verify vendor compliance documentation.
See full requirementsCRA Compliance Throughout the Product Lifecycle
The CRA creates obligations at every stage of your product lifecycle — from initial documentation through end of life. Here's what that means in practice.
Ship Secure
Products must have no known exploitable vulnerabilities, ship with secure-by-default configuration, and include a complete SBOM and conformity assessment before entering the EU market.
Stay Secure
Provide free security updates for at least 5 years. Deliver automatic patches separate from feature updates, monitor for vulnerabilities, and maintain documentation throughout.
Disclose Fast
Report exploited vulnerabilities to ENISA and national CSIRT within 24 hours. Inform affected users without delay and register in the EU Vulnerability Database.
Plan the Exit
Declare the support period at time of purchase. Provide end-of-support notice to customers and deliver a final security assessment with transition guidance.
Documentation
Establish the compliance foundation before your product enters the EU market.
- Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
- Technical documentation
- Conformity assessment
- CE marking & EU declaration
Support & Updates
Maintain security throughout the product's supported lifetime — at least 5 years.
- Free security patches (min. 5 years)
- Vulnerability monitoring
- Automatic update delivery
- Ongoing SBOM maintenance
Customer Notices
Mandatory transparent communication when vulnerabilities are discovered.
- ENISA/CSIRT within 24 hours
- User notification without delay
- Public disclosure post-patch
- EU Vulnerability Database entry
End of Life
Defined transition when the declared support period concludes.
- Support period clearly declared
- Customer end-of-support notice
- Final security assessment
- Transition guidance provided
Connected Devices Share Compliance Requirements
In broadcast environments, devices don't operate in isolation. An encoder connects to a media server, which feeds a decoder — all through managed network infrastructure. When one device in the chain has a vulnerability, every connected device is potentially affected.
Understanding these relationships is critical for CRA compliance. A vulnerability in one component can trigger reporting and patching obligations across your entire product ecosystem — making device inventory and dependency mapping essential from day one.
CRA Compliance Timeline
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