A foundational step in CRA compliance for secure and market-ready digital products
Under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), digital product manufacturers are required to conduct a structured risk analysis and classify their products based on their intended use, exposure, and potential impact on users and infrastructure. This process forms the basis for determining applicable CRA requirements and conformity assessment pathways.
Julie Security’s Risk Analysis & Classification service is designed to support this foundational step with precision and industry expertise. We work with your product, engineering, and compliance teams to evaluate cybersecurity threats, identify potential vulnerabilities, and classify your product in accordance with CRA guidelines—ensuring your organization starts the compliance journey with clarity and direction.
What This Service Covers
1. Threat & Asset Mapping
We start by identifying critical assets and components in your digital product or connected system—firmware, interfaces, APIs, communication protocols, and data flows. We then map relevant threat models (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS or mobile/embedded environments) to determine realistic adversarial scenarios.
2. Vulnerability Surface Analysis
Our team analyzes the product’s architecture and software stack to identify potential vulnerabilities—both technical (e.g., outdated libraries, exposed ports) and procedural (e.g., insecure update mechanisms, poor credential handling).
3. Impact & Likelihood Evaluation
For each identified risk, we assess the likelihood of exploitation and its impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and safety. This step considers usage environments, user access levels, and exposure to internet-connected interfaces.
4. CRA Risk Classification Assignment
We classify the product as “Class I” or “Class II” under CRA guidance, based on its potential impact on:
- Critical infrastructure
- Sensitive personal or financial data
- Physical safety or system disruption
- Dependence in industrial or healthcare sectors
This classification determines the depth of documentation, technical controls, and conformity assessment required for CE marking.
5. Recommendations & Risk Treatment
We provide a set of recommended mitigations or compensating controls to reduce risk exposure—whether through secure architecture changes, component updates, or post-market mechanisms like patching and monitoring.
Why It Matter
The EU CRA places the burden of cybersecurity assurance on manufacturers, and inaccurate or incomplete risk classification can delay product approval, increase costs, or expose your organization to liability. Starting with a structured, defensible risk analysis ensures:
- You’re applying the correct level of compliance effort
- Your product is mapped accurately to CRA obligations
- You can engage notified bodies or regulators with confidence
Deliverables
- Risk & Threat Model Report (including asset inventory)
- CRA Classification Summary (Class I or Class II)
- Risk Register with prioritized findings
- Recommendations for risk mitigation and next steps
With Julie Security’s Risk Analysis & Classification, you lay the groundwork for smooth CRA compliance and secure product delivery. Whether you’re preparing for CE marking, product launch, or a formal conformity assessment, this service ensures you’re aligned, prepared, and protected.