Industrial Machinery & Automation
Industrial machines with embedded software face a new regulatory reality. The Cyber Resilience Act requires manufacturers of PLCs, CNC machines, and robotics solutions to demonstrate cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle. With product lifecycles spanning 15 years or more, continuous vulnerability monitoring becomes the central challenge.
CRA Relevance for Industrial Machinery
Industrial machines with digital elements fall directly under the Cyber Resilience Act. The combination of embedded software, long lifecycles, and complex supply chains makes compliance particularly demanding.
- Embedded control software in PLCs and CNC systems qualifies as a product with digital elements and is subject to CRA requirements
- Configurable machine variants require systematic variant management for security updates and SBOMs
- Product lifecycles of 10 to 20 years demand long-term vulnerability monitoring and patch management
- Complex supply chains with components from multiple manufacturers require complete software supply chain documentation
- The convergence of OT and IT in modern manufacturing facilities increases the attack surface and regulatory complexity
Compliance Challenges in Machine Manufacturing
Variant Diversity and Configurability
Each machine configuration may contain different software components. Creating and maintaining SBOMs for hundreds of variants becomes impossible without automation.
Legacy Systems and Long-term Support
Machines in the field often run outdated software. The CRA requires security updates throughout the entire lifecycle, which demands significant resources for products with 15-year lifespans.
OT-IT Convergence
Modern machines connect control technology with cloud services and remote maintenance. These interfaces expand the attack surface and require holistic security concepts.
Supplier Compliance in the Supply Chain
PLCs, drives, and sensors from third-party vendors must also be CRA-compliant. The responsibility for the complete machine lies with the integrator, who must demonstrate their suppliers' compliance.
How Kunnus Supports Machine Manufacturers
Automated Variant SBOM Management
Kunnus automatically generates and maintains SBOMs for every machine configuration. Changes to individual components are propagated across all affected variants.
Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring
Kunnus monitors known vulnerabilities (CVEs) for all deployed software components and proactively notifies you when action is required for machines in the field.
Supply Chain Transparency
Import and manage your suppliers' SBOMs centrally. Kunnus makes the entire software supply chain of your machine transparent and documents compliance end-to-end.
CRA-Compliant Documentation
Generate technical documentation, risk assessments, and conformity evidence directly from the platform. All documents meet the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CRA compliance in this industry.
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