What Developers Need to Know About the EU Cyber Resilience Act | AppDevANGLE

The European software market is projected to reach $166.5 billion USD by 2025, and with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) taking effect, software developers and enterprises alike are facing a major shift in how software is designed, maintained, and secured. In this episode, Paul Nashawaty, Practice Lead for Application Development & Modernization at theCUBE Research, is joined by Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, to discuss how the CRA is reshaping secure software development practices across Europe—and what organizations need to do now to prepare. Topics Covered: What is the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)? The EU’s CRA mandates “secure by design” principles across the full software lifecycle, impacting both commercial and open-source software projects. The Compliance Landscape for European Developers With 43.3% of EU enterprises using ERP software and 25.8% using CRM, the CRA’s scope is wide-reaching. Compliance isn’t optional—it’s a legal requirement tied to software market access. Open Source Dependencies as a Compliance Risk Developers must now track all direct and indirect dependencies, using tools like SBOMs (SPDX, CycloneDX) to document and monitor their software supply chain. Implementing Secure Development Practices Learn how to embed security early in the SDLC using static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx) and coding standards like OWASP Top 10. Automating Compliance and CI/CD Workflows Best practices for integrating security scanning, container auditing, and compliance validation directly into your DevOps pipelines. Preparing for the CRA Compliance Deadline While full enforcement begins in December 2027, reporting obligations start as early as September 2026. Learn what steps to take today to avoid costly delays. Staying Aligned with CRA Standards and Best Practices Get involved with industry initiatives like the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group, and track guidance from NIST, ISO, ENISA, and EU bodies shaping the implementation of CRA. Key Takeaways: CRA compliance will impact every level of the software stack, from source code to supply chain. Organizations must start tracking dependencies and documenting secure practices now to meet looming requirements. Failure to prepare could result in legal, financial, and reputational consequences across the EU market. Whether you're a developer, product leader, or compliance officer, this conversation offers essential insights into building software for the EU’s regulatory future. 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Overview and Impact of the European Software Market and CRA 02:30 - Motivations and Dynamics of CRA in Software Supply Chains 04:42 - Integrating Security and Compliance: Leveraging Automation and Emerging Tools in CI/CD Pipelines 07:06 - Harmonizing Global Standards and Regulatory Compliance 09:34 - Adoption and Awareness of CRA 11:59 - Enforcement and Accountability 14:32 - Final Thoughts and Future Directions