Panel Discussion: Bringing Cybersecurity into the European Software Market: An Opportunity or a Tough Challenge? (S21b)
The Cyber Resilience Act, along with recent EU regulations on cybersecurity, places significant emphasis on software security and the proactive discovery and management of vulnerabilities. However, questions remain about how prepared European industries and SMEs are to meet these standards. This talk investigates the challenges and market opportunities presented by the Cyber Resilience Act, addressing key questions such as: How ready are European software providers, especially SMEs, to proactively implement software security approaches? How ready are European cybersecurity providers to support SMEs with tailored solutions? How is the EU supporting software developers to enhance their security skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act and other regulations?