IoT & Connected Consumer Products
Connected consumer products are at the heart of the Cyber Resilience Act. Smart home devices, wearables, and connected appliances process sensitive user data and are permanently connected to the internet. The CRA demands security by default, regular updates, and transparent vulnerability communication from manufacturers.
CRA Relevance for IoT Consumer Products
Connected consumer products are one of the primary targets of the Cyber Resilience Act. Their widespread adoption, permanent connectivity, and handling of personal data make them a critical product category.
- WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled devices are permanently exposed and must provide secure default configurations out of the box
- Cloud connections require secure authentication and encrypted data transmission as a CRA baseline requirement
- Firmware updates must be delivered securely and provided throughout the entire product lifecycle
- Personal data on IoT devices requires special protection measures at the intersection of CRA and GDPR
- The high volume of connected consumer products multiplies risk: every vulnerability potentially affects millions of devices
Compliance Challenges for IoT Consumer Products
Massive Product Portfolios with Short Cycles
IoT manufacturers frequently launch new product generations. For each generation, SBOMs must be created, vulnerabilities monitored, and updates provided, including for older products still in use.
Heterogeneous Software Stacks
IoT devices combine embedded firmware, RTOS, open-source libraries, and cloud backend services. Creating a complete SBOM across all layers requires specialized tools.
Secure Update Mechanisms
Over-the-air updates must be tamper-proof, reliable, and reversible. The CRA requires signed updates and a secure update infrastructure.
Consumer Communication on Vulnerabilities
When vulnerabilities are discovered, end consumers must be informed and updates provided. CRA reporting obligations require clear processes and fast response times.
How Kunnus Helps IoT Manufacturers
Product Portfolio Management
Manage all product generations, firmware versions, and variants in a central platform. Kunnus maintains an overview of the compliance status of every single product.
Multi-Layer SBOM Generation
Kunnus captures software components across all layers: firmware, operating system, libraries, and cloud services. This creates a complete picture of the software composition.
Automated CVE Monitoring
As soon as a new vulnerability is disclosed, Kunnus automatically checks all affected products in your portfolio and prioritizes the required actions by risk level.
Compliance Reporting and Notification Duties
Generate CRA-compliant reports and prepare vulnerability notifications. Kunnus supports you in meeting the 24-hour reporting obligation to ENISA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CRA compliance in this industry.
Check Your IoT Products' CRA Readiness
Find out how well your connected consumer products are prepared for the Cyber Resilience Act and where action is needed.