White Paper Contribution of PROFINET to EU CRA Compliance
PROFINET , Security
Description:
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) will require all manufacturers of products with digital elements (products) to consider comprehensive cybersecurity measures starting in December 2027.
This white paper addresses product manufacturers, distributors, and integrators. It summarizes how PROFINET can contribute to EU CRA compliance of products that implement this technology. It identifies the technological options provided by the PROFINET specification, including features introduced in the latest version, PROFINET specification V2.5.
Files:
| # | Date | Filename | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20/08/2026 | Whitepaper_PROFINET-EU-CRA_8422_V100_Aug26.pdf | 555 KB |
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