EU Cyber Resilience Act Compliance Framework

This solution brief outlines the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its implications for infrastructure compliance. The CRA is a regulation aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of digital products available in the European market, affecting products with digital elements, including hardware and software. The document details the key requirements for compliance, emphasizing the importance of secure-by-design principles, risk-based development, and long-term support obligations. It specifies that manufacturers must implement documented vulnerability management policies and adhere to incident reporting requirements. The brief also explains how Traefik Labs meets these compliance requirements through specific architectural choices and operational practices. It highlights the significance of using memory-safe programming languages to prevent vulnerabilities and discusses the role of vendor geography in compliance considerations. The document concludes by indicating that procurement teams are increasingly prioritizing CRA compliance in their evaluations, positioning Traefik as a compliant vendor ready for scrutiny.