CRA CONSULTING AND IMPLEMENTATION

The right starting point for your CRA implementation.

From an individual product assessment to ongoing implementation, NexTech.Law helps manufacturers translate the Cyber Resilience Act into concrete decisions, responsibilities, processes and reliable evidence.

Choose the starting point that matches the current status of your company and products.

Free orientation step

Not yet sure whether your product falls within the CRA?

The free CRA Applicability Checker provides an automated preliminary assessment based on the Cyber Resilience Act and official EU sources.

Automated preliminary assessment only. It is not a final individual assessment or confirmation of conformity.

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FOUR STARTING POINTS

What do you need now?

Not every company needs to begin with a comprehensive CRA project. The important step is to define the right next action.

01

CRA Entry Check

€990 net

A personal expert assessment for one clearly described product.

Best for: Companies requiring a substantiated assessment of scope, economic operator role, product class and likely conformity assessment route.

Outcome: A documented assessment of the key consequences and recommended next steps.

CRA Entry Check details
02RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION START

CRA Mobilisation Sprint

€6,900 net

Move from an unclear CRA status to a prioritised, management-ready implementation roadmap within 15 working days.

Best for: Manufacturers that know or expect their products to be in scope but do not yet have an agreed roadmap, responsibilities and priorities.

Outcome: Gap analysis, responsibilities, a 90-day plan and management readout for one product family.

Mobilisation Sprint details
03COMING SOON

CRA Control Room

Starting at €199 net per month

Ongoing access with a 12-month term; alternatively €1,990 net per year.

Digital workspace for CRA readiness, evidence, gaps and ongoing implementation management.

Note: The CRA Control Room can be used independently as a self-service solution or as a shared digital workspace during the Mobilisation Sprint and ongoing CRA support.

Additional note: Personal consulting is not automatically included and can be commissioned separately.

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04

CRA-as-a-Service

Tailored monthly fixed fee

Predictable CRA programme leadership and implementation support throughout the project lifecycle.

Best for: Companies requiring professional support for their internal CRA core team or the delivery of defined implementation work packages.

Outcome: A clearly scoped implementation programme with agreed milestones, responsibilities and predictable ongoing support.

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01 · CLASSIFY

CRA Entry Check

A personal and clearly scoped preliminary assessment for one product.

The CRA Entry Check is designed for companies that need more than automated guidance and require a traceable expert assessment for one clearly described product.

Questions covered:

  • Is the described product likely to fall within the scope of the CRA?
  • What is the company’s economic operator role?
  • Do relevant exclusions or overlaps with sector-specific EU legislation need to be examined?
  • Which CRA product class is likely to apply?
  • Which conformity assessment route is likely to be relevant?
  • What are the main resulting obligations and next steps?

Included

  • structured collection of required product information
  • personal review of the submitted information
  • assessment of scope, role, product class and likely conformity route
  • written summary of the key findings
  • prioritised next steps
  • final results call

Not included

  • full CRA gap analysis
  • complete cybersecurity risk assessment
  • threat modelling
  • preparation of a complete SBOM
  • penetration testing or technical product testing
  • preparation of complete technical documentation
  • certification or conformity assessment by a conformity assessment body
Fixed price: €990 net for one clearly described product

The assessment is based on information provided by the customer. Changes to the product, its intended use or its market structure may require a new assessment.

02 · MOBILISE

CRA Mobilisation Sprint

A clear decision-making and implementation foundation within 15 working days.

The Mobilisation Sprint closes the gap between initial CRA classification and actual implementation. It aligns management, product, engineering, quality and compliance and translates regulatory requirements into a prioritised roadmap.

Best for companies that:

  • have one or more product lines likely to fall within the CRA
  • do not yet have an approved CRA roadmap
  • need to clarify responsibilities across management, product, engineering, security and quality
  • want to assess existing processes and evidence
  • require a sound basis for budget, resource and implementation decisions

The Sprint includes:

  • definition of one product family and its main components
  • assessment of scope and economic operator role
  • preliminary product classification
  • assessment of the likely conformity route
  • structured CRA readiness and gap analysis
  • review of existing processes, evidence and documentation
  • identification of priority legal, organisational and technical gaps
  • allocation of internal responsibilities
  • RACI for the main CRA workstreams
  • assessment of organisational readiness for Article 14 reporting obligations
  • prioritised 90-day implementation plan
  • management readout with decisions and recommendations
  • proposed structure for subsequent implementation

Typical process

01

Kick-off and scope

Define the product family, establish the starting position and identify the relevant internal stakeholders.

02

Analysis and alignment

Assess existing processes, evidence, responsibilities and identifiable implementation gaps.

03

Roadmap and management readout

Prioritise actions, assign responsibilities and present a concrete 90-day plan.

Outcome

After 15 working days, the company has a traceable baseline assessment, clearly allocated responsibilities, prioritised work packages and a management-ready basis for further CRA implementation.

Not included

  • complete technical implementation of identified measures
  • complete product-specific cybersecurity risk assessment
  • source-code review
  • penetration testing
  • preparation of all technical evidence
  • certification or conformity assessment by a conformity assessment body
  • guarantee of subsequent CRA conformity
Fixed price: €6,900 net

One product family · 15 working days from receipt of all agreed information

For the purpose of the Sprint, a product family is an agreed group of products or variants with substantially shared architecture, code base, function and market structure. The precise scope is agreed during the kick-off.

03 · DIGITAL WORKSPACE
COMING SOON

CRA Control Room

Structure product-specific CRA readiness, evidence, gaps and progress in one place.

Starting at €199 net per month

The CRA Control Room supports companies in assessing and continuously managing product-specific CRA implementation. Available plans start at €199 net per month.

The CRA Control Room can be used independently as a self-service solution or as a shared digital workspace during the Mobilisation Sprint and ongoing CRA support.

Planned functions

  • structured product profile
  • assessment against 51 CRA-oriented controls
  • documentation of relevant evidence
  • readiness and gap overview
  • prioritised next steps
  • progress overview
  • exportable results report
  • structured working basis for ongoing CRA implementation

Pricing options

  • Ongoing access: starting at €199 net per company per month with a 12-month term
  • €1,990 net per year
  • Product-specific Readiness & Gap Assessment: €390 net per assessed product

The CRA Control Room is a self-service solution. Personal review or consulting time is not automatically included and can be commissioned separately.

04 · ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION

CRA-as-a-Service

Predictable CRA programme leadership and implementation support throughout the project lifecycle.

NexTech.Law supports the internal CRA core team throughout the project lifecycle or assumes responsibility for clearly defined work packages. Scope, milestones, responsibilities and the monthly fixed fee are agreed before the project begins.

Potential workstreams

  • CRA programme structure and governance
  • coordination of the internal CRA core team
  • product-specific cybersecurity risk assessment
  • threat-modelling process
  • mapping of CRA Annex I requirements
  • SBOM governance and software supply-chain processes
  • vulnerability handling and disclosure processes
  • security update and patch management
  • definition and documentation of the support period
  • preparation of CRA technical documentation
  • requirements and evidence matrix
  • preparation for internal conformity assessment
  • coordination with technical specialists and testing providers
  • management sparring and progress reviews
  • internal training and workshops

Delivery model

CRA-as-a-Service is structured around an agreed scope, concrete milestones and clear responsibilities. Fees are agreed as a predictable monthly fixed amount. Scope, duration and pricing depend on the product portfolio, current maturity and required work packages.

CRA-as-a-Service can build on a CRA Mobilisation Sprint, an existing internal assessment or an already established CRA roadmap.

Tailored monthly fixed fee based on product portfolio and scope
THE NEXT STEP

From the first assessment to ongoing CRA implementation.

01

Step 1 – Classify

Determine whether and how your product is likely to fall within the CRA.

02

Step 2 – Mobilise

Establish an agreed decision-making basis, clear responsibilities and a prioritised roadmap.

03

Step 3 – Structure digitally

Use the CRA Control Room independently or as a shared workspace for readiness, gaps, evidence and progress.

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Step 4 – Implement

Receive ongoing support for your CRA core team or commission defined implementation work packages from NexTech.Law.

The CRA Control Room is not a mandatory intermediate step. It can be used before, during or after the Mobilisation Sprint and alongside CRA-as-a-Service.
REGULATORY · ENTREPRENEURIAL · OPERATIONAL

CRA consulting that connects products, management and regulation.

NexTech.Law combines regulatory CRA expertise with more than 20 years of international business, management and technology experience. Each engagement is personally led by Mag. Michael Jesse, LL.M., CEMS MIM.

Regulatorily grounded

Assessments are based on Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, official guidance and other relevant EU sources.

Focused on implementation

The objective is not merely to explain the regulation, but to establish clear decisions, responsibilities, work packages, processes and evidence.

Personally led

The main point of contact remains involved throughout the agreed engagement.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the services

What is the difference between the free CRA Checker and the CRA Entry Check?

The free CRA Checker generates an automated preliminary assessment based on the answers entered. The CRA Entry Check includes a personal review of the product information and a written assessment of scope, economic operator role, product class, likely conformity assessment route and next steps.

What is the difference between the CRA Entry Check and the Mobilisation Sprint?

The CRA Entry Check addresses the fundamental classification of one clearly described product. The Mobilisation Sprint goes significantly further by assessing the organisational and documentation baseline, allocating responsibilities and creating a prioritised 90-day implementation plan for one product family.

Is use of the CRA Control Room mandatory after the Mobilisation Sprint?

No. The CRA Control Room is an optional digital workspace. It can be used independently, during the Mobilisation Sprint or together with CRA-as-a-Service.

Does the CRA Control Room include personal consulting?

No. The stated Control Room prices do not automatically include personal consulting time or an individual expert review. Personal support can be commissioned separately.

Does the Mobilisation Sprint make our company CRA compliant?

No. The Sprint creates a structured decision-making and implementation foundation. The identified legal, organisational and technical measures must subsequently be implemented, documented and, where necessary, technically tested.

Can existing ISO 27001, CE, NIS2 or product-security evidence be reused?

Existing processes and evidence are considered and may reduce duplicated work. However, they do not automatically demonstrate compliance with the CRA. Their suitability must be assessed in the relevant product and process context.

Is certification or assessment by a conformity assessment body included?

No. NexTech.Law is not a notified conformity assessment body. Where an external conformity assessment is required, NexTech.Law can support its preparation and help coordinate work with suitable technical providers.

Who should participate in the Mobilisation Sprint?

Depending on the company’s size, relevant participants generally include representatives from product management, engineering or development, cybersecurity, quality or compliance and a management sponsor with decision-making authority.

When do the CRA obligations apply?

The Article 14 reporting obligations apply from 11 September 2026. The main remaining CRA obligations apply from 11 December 2027. Specific transitional provisions apply to products placed on the market earlier and to subsequent substantial modifications.

Which CRA starting point fits your company?

From an individual Entry Check to the Mobilisation Sprint, the digital Control Room and ongoing CRA programme leadership, we help you identify the right next step.