Leading the Way in Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Readiness

With the introduction of the EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), secure-by-design is now a legal mandate for market access. NORDCS GmbH specializes in guiding manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products with digital elements (PDEs) to achieve full compliance with this landmark regulation.

Our services

From Product Feature to Legal Obligation

Modern products, from consumer IoT devices to industrial machinery, are packed with interconnected software and hardware components, making them increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Each feature and line of code introduces a potential attack surface, where a single discovered vulnerability can impact thousands of users and trigger mandatory reporting obligations under the CRA. As products are perpetually connected, the need for a documented and active vulnerability management process throughout the entire product lifecycle is no longer a best practice—it is a core legal requirement.

TARA as a service

TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment) is essential in automotive cybersecurity, guiding manufacturers and developers to enhance vehicle protection and compliance with ISO/SAE 21434. It encompasses threat identification from various sources, risk evaluation in terms of likelihood and impact, and the development of mitigation strategies. Notably, TARA is a dynamic process, requiring ongoing reassessment to address emerging vulnerabilities and adhere to evolving industry standards and practices in automotive cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Consulting

Cybersecurity consulting encompasses expert evaluations and solution implementations to combat cyber threats. This includes identifying and assessing system vulnerabilities, evaluating risks, and designing comprehensive protection strategies. Consultants align these security measures with business objectives, enhancing organizational resilience through risk mitigation and strategic resource deployment. The process involves setting security goals, mapping processes, and integrating testing and validation, complemented by thorough documentation and training to ensure awareness and preparedness.

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing involves simulated attacks on systems to uncover vulnerabilities before they're exploited by attackers. Its goal is to identify weaknesses in a system's defense, allowing organizations to proactively fortify their security. As cybersecurity threats evolve, regular penetration testing is critical, ensuring organizations can adapt and remain secure. This ongoing process is a key part of a comprehensive security strategy.

Cyber Security Management Systems

Cyber Security Management Systems (CSMS) offer a strategic framework for organizations to manage cybersecurity risks and safeguard digital assets, crucial for compliance with UNECE R155 regulations. It encompasses defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability, ensuring management involvement, and enhancing organizational cyber competence. The process includes risk identification, prioritization, design and testing of security controls, and risk reduction to acceptable levels. Additionally, it covers responses to cyber attacks or vulnerabilities and managing dependencies with suppliers and service providers, ensuring collaboration and compliance across the supply chain.

Compliancy Audits and Assessments

Compliance audits and assessments are vital for aligning organizational cybersecurity practices with standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, TISAX, and IEC/SAE 62443. They involve evaluating security measures against these benchmarks, identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities, and suggesting improvements. Regular assessments ensure continuous adaptation to new threats and compliance with evolving regulations, maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture.

Vulnerability Management and incident response

Vulnerability management is a continuous process for addressing cyber vulnerabilities, including identification, assessment, reporting, managing, and remediation across various systems. It's complemented by incident response, a planned approach for managing security incidents, encompassing detection, response, recovery, and learning from the incident to improve future security measures. Together, these processes ensure a proactive stance against cyber threats and a resilient recovery mechanism.

Cybersecurity for Production line

Robust cybersecurity practices are critical in the manufacturing sector to protect production lines and ensure infrastructure safety. The industry faces challenges from complex supply chains, the rise of Industrial IoT (IIoT) increasing attack surfaces, and the use of legacy systems. Key focus areas include securing network communications, implementing strict access controls, protecting endpoints, establishing efficient incident response mechanisms, and ongoing employee cybersecurity training. Continuous security assessments and updates, alongside collaboration with cybersecurity experts, are essential for adapting to emerging threats.

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Ensuring Compliance, Enabling Innovation

In the rapidly advancing world of product development, integrating security from the ground up while pushing the boundaries of innovation is crucial. At NORDCS GmbH, we specialize in navigating the complex requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act, ensuring your products, internal processes, and documentation meet the essential requirements for CE marking under the new regulation. Our holistic approach balances rigorous compliance with pragmatic strategies, allowing you to innovate confidently while building secure and resilient products for the European market.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

"Partnering with NORDCS GmbH revolutionized our cybersecurity approach. Their expertise in automotive standards like ISO21434 and TISAX has been invaluable. Highly recommend their team for any cybersecurity needs."

Alex Johnson

CTO, AutoTech Innovations

"NORDCS GmbH's risk management strategies and compliance audits have fortified our critical infrastructure against threats. Their attention to detail and proactive measures are unmatched."

Sam Lee

CEO, GridSecure Solutions

"The cybersecurity engineering services from NORDCS GmbH, including TARA and cybersecurity concept development, have significantly enhanced our product security. Their team is knowledgeable and responsive."

Michael Chen

Product Manager, InfraTech

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