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 STAN4CRA 

What Are the STAN4CRA Projects

The STAN4CRA Projects, comprising STAN4CR and STAN4CR2,

are European initiatives funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and EFTA.

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These projects aim to accelerate the development of cybersecurity standards that support the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

  • Implemented jointly by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI

  • Focused on harmonized European cybersecurity standards

  • Directly contribute to the CRA’s objectives and requirements

Scope and Objectives

Supporting the CRA Mandate (M/606)

The CRA mandates the delivery of harmonized standards at least one year before the Act’s application. STAN4CRA supports this through:

  • Development of European Standards aligned with essential cybersecurity requirements

  • Ensuring coherent implementation across all digital sectors in the EU Single Market

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Role of Technical Committees

The technical committees of CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI are central to:

  • Drafting standards that reflect cybersecurity-by-design and by-default principles

  • Aligning with European values and regulatory expectations

  • Ensuring resilience against evolving digital threats

Project Mission and Activities

Key Missions

STAN4CRA is designed to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity framework by:

  • Coordinating technical bodies involved in standardization

  • Funding rapporteurs to lead and manage iterative drafting cycles

  • Engaging stakeholders, particularly:

    • SMEs

    • Open Source communities

Stakeholder Engagement

To foster inclusivity and transparency, the project emphasizes:

  • Public consultations and technical sessions

  • Active solicitation of feedback and expert input

  • Raising awareness of the standardization process

Goals of Engagement

  • Improve accessibility and participation

  • Capture diverse perspectives

  • Enrich decision-making and policy formulation

How it Aligns with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Strategic Contribution

STAN4CRA supports standardization under request M/606, while also laying the groundwork for a comprehensive and sustainable standards ecosystem.

Key Deliverables

  • A first wave of standards addressing both:

    • Horizontal standards (cross-sector)

    • Vertical standards (sector-specific)

  • Lifecycle coverage of products with digital elements

Broader Impact

  • Reinforces the EU’s leadership in cybersecurity

  • Promotes compliance, interoperability, and trust

The Importance of Cybersecurity Standardisation in Europe

Cybersecurity standards play a vital role in the digital economy by:

  • Ensuring protection for consumers, businesses, and critical infrastructure

  • Facilitating compliance and smooth cross-border trade within the EU Single Market

  • Enabling a coherent approach to cyber resilience amid increasing digital threats

  • Fostering trust, innovation, and economic growth

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