Meeting CRA With MITRE Emb3d (R11a)
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requires that product design and development follow a risk-based approach, embedding security considerations throughout the lifecycle. Applying this principle to products in the default category can be difficult, as the risk landscape is broad and many existing models rely heavily on the assessor’s experience and subjective judgment. This talk introduces MITRE EMB3D as a practical way to bridge the gap between the CRA’s essential requirements and the concrete threats products face. EMB3D offers a structured, repeatable methodology that helps manufacturers systematically identify relevant threats, reducing reliance on ad-hoc brainstorming. By mapping these threats directly to the CRA’s essential requirements, the speakers establish a clear connection between regulatory obligations and technical realities. The speakers then examine how organizations can prioritize and select mitigations based on actual risk, moving beyond one-size-fits-all controls. This risk-informed approach ensures that mitigations are both effective and proportionate to the product’s exposure and intended use. Attendees will gain a clear, actionable framework for aligning default-category products with the CRA, rooted in repeatable threat-driven analysis and practical risk-based decision-making.