Article 14 24h early warning reporting via ENISA Single Reporting Platform took effect on September 11, 2026.
NANDO database shows zero accredited Notified Bodies for CRA in late 2026, causing severe audit bottlenecks.
Over 90% of products follow Module A internal control; third-party audits apply solely to Annex III/IV items.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 mandatory in January 2027 requires cybersecurity 11 months before full CRA enforcement.
Statutory Foundations: What Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 Requires
The European Union Cyber Resilience Act establishes mandatory cybersecurity requirements for all Products with Digital Elements (PDE). If your organization manufactures or imports connected devices, embedded controllers, desktop applications, or cloud remote data processing solutions, compliance is a legal precondition for European Single Market access.
Under Article 10, manufacturers are held legally accountable across the entire product lifecycle. Compliance cannot be delegated to offshore contractors or upstream chip suppliers. Failing to satisfy essential requirements carries administrative penalties up to €15,000,000 or 2.5% of total worldwide annual turnover.
Comprehensive 18-Tool Comparison Matrix
The table below summarizes verified capabilities, deployment models, and public pricing tiers for leading platforms evaluated by Eigenia Labs.
| Platform | Target Segment | Pricing Tier | Deployment | Conformity Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulus Cyber | Industrial OT & Auto | €2.5k – €15k / yr | Cloud / On-Prem | Module B+C / H |
| Sbomify | Cloud & SaaS PDE | €499 – €1,200 / mo | SaaS | Module A |
| CRA Portal | Startups & SMB PDE | €19 – €149 / mo | SaaS | Module A |
| CVD Portal | All PDE Products | Free – €299 / mo | SaaS | All Routes |
| CRA Check | Hardware & Software | €25 – €50 / mo | SaaS | Module A |
| Venvera | Mid-Market Hardware | €399 – €899 / mo | SaaS | All Routes |
| Complaro / OCCTET | Open Source Devs | Free FOSS | Self-Hosted | Module A |
| Finite State | Embedded IoT & Devices | Enterprise Quote | Cloud / On-Prem | Module B+C / H |
| Cybellum | Automotive & Medical | Enterprise Quote | Cloud / On-Prem | Module B+C / H |
| Doyensec | High-Risk Hardware | €15k – €60k / audit | Consultancy | Module B+C / H |
| TÜV SÜD | Class I & II Hardware | €1.8k – €3.2k / day | Accredited CAB | Module B+C / H |
Three Common Misconceptions
Correction: The SBOM is only one component under Annex I Part II. You must also prove secure default passwords, data encryption, hardware debug locks, and reliable security updates.
Correction: The final commercial manufacturer integrating open-source software assumes 100% legal responsibility under Article 10. Upstream volunteers are legally protected.
Correction: Article 14 mandatory reporting took effect on September 11, 2026. If an actively exploited flaw affects your deployed products today, you must report it within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Class I and Class II products?
Class I products (Annex III) can use Module A self-assessment if harmonized European standards exist. Class II products (Annex IV) such as industrial automation controllers and smart meters require mandatory third-party assessment by an accredited Notified Body.
How much do CRA compliance tools cost on average?
Self-serve SMB platforms cost between €19 and €149 per month, mid-market continuous compliance platforms cost between €400 and €1,200 per month, and enterprise binary firmware platforms cost between €15,000 and €60,000 annually.
Does my SaaS application fall under the Cyber Resilience Act?
Pure SaaS falls under the NIS 2 Directive. However, if a cloud service is an essential remote data processing solution for a connected hardware product or software client, it is classified as a Product with Digital Elements under the CRA.
What is the 24-hour Article 14 notification rule?
Manufacturers must submit an early warning to the ENISA Single Reporting Platform and national CSIRTs within 24 hours of becoming aware that a vulnerability in their product is being actively exploited in the wild.
Can I self-certify my product for CE marking under the CRA?
Yes, default products that are not classified in Annex III or IV follow Module A internal control, allowing manufacturers to conduct internal testing, compile technical documentation, and affix the CE mark without an external Notified Body.