Future-Proof Cybersecurity for Connected and Embedded Systems
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) sets binding cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products placed on the market in the EU. The aim is to ensure that all connected devices remain secure throughout their entire lifecycle – from the design and development phase through production, updates, and maintenance to secure decommissioning.
With decades of experience in embedded computing, edge systems, and industrial IoT security, Kontron supports manufacturers in implementing modular, practical, and CRA-compliant solutions. The result is products that are not only legally compliant but also offer maximum operational reliability, scalability, and future-proofing.
CRA-compliant products must have a documented security architecture, including:
Secure boot and hardware protection (TPM, HSM)
Encrypted data transmission and data storage
Signed firmware updates and lifecycle management
Proactive threat detection and incident monitoring
Transparent processes for security incidents and auditability
Why CRA Compliance Is Crucial Now
The Cyber Resilience Act is fundamentally changing the European cybersecurity landscape. In the future, manufacturers, integrators, and software providers will have to prove that their products are secure throughout their entire lifecycle and are continuously updated.
Excerpt from CRA obligations:
Risk assessment and continuous vulnerability management
“Security by Design” as a development principle
Transparent update and patch processes
Reporting of security incidents
Early CRA compliance not only ensures legal certainty, but also a clear competitive advantage through trust, transparency, and operational reliability.
How Kontron Supports You on Your CRA Journey
Kontron provides companies with comprehensive support through all phases of CRA compliance – from secure system architecture and continuous update management to intelligent threat detection and CRA-ready hardware.
KontronOS – Hardened, CRA-compliant basis for embedded systems
KontronGrid – Transparent updates, compliance reporting, and lifecycle management
KontronAIShield – AI-powered detection and response to cyber threats
Kontron A-251 AML/ADN – Robust, powerful industrial edge system, preconfigured for CRA compliance with secure boot, TPM support, lifecycle security, and optimal computing power for edge analytics and AI applications
The A-251 AML/ADN Box enables companies to seamlessly combine hardware, operating system, and security solutions, ensuring CRA compliance from software to physical platform.
KontronOS
Hardened, CRA-compliant basis for embedded systems
KontronOS, part of the susietec® toolset, is a secure, hardened Linux®-based operating system that has been specially developed for industrial and embedded edge devices. It forms the basis for CRA-compliant embedded systems.
Advantages:
Secure boot and hardware protection through TPM
Signed updates and continuous lifecycle management
Encrypted data communication and memory integrity
CRA-compliant security baseline design for embedded systems
KontronGrid
Centralized IoT Device Management and Compliance Monitoring
KontronGrid enables centralized monitoring, configuration, and updating of distributed edge devices. This allows continuous verification of CRA security and compliance requirements.
Advantages:
Remote provisioning and automated updates
Transparent compliance reports and audit functionality
Secure, encrypted communication between edge devices and the cloud
Seamless integration with KontronOS
KontronAIShield
AI-Powered Real-Time Threat Detection
KontronAIShield uses AI-based analytics to detect anomalies and cyber threats in real time. This enables proactive countermeasures and continuous compliance with CRA requirements.
Advantages:
Real-time monitoring of device and network activity
Automated anomaly detection and alerting
Integration into existing security and compliance processes
Proactive protection against known and unknown threats
KBox A-251 AML/ADN
Suitable Hardware Option: KBox A-251 AML/ADN – CRA-Ready Industrial Edge Box
The Kontron KBox A-251 AML/ADN is a robust, powerful industrial edge system for data-intensive and AI-based applications. Pre-installed with KontronOS and KontronGrid, it is optimally prepared for CRA use.
Advantages:
CRA-compliant security architecture with Secure Boot and TPM support
Long-term availability and regular security updates
High computing power for machine learning, vision, and edge analytics