Cyber Resilience Act vs NIS2 and GDPR: Key Differences
Key similarities and differences with NIS2, GDPR, and product safety regulations.
For implementation depth, see the CRA Compliance Guide, strengthen SBOM and vulnerability workflows via SBOM Best Practices and Vulnerability Management Guide. Return to the Resources hub for more.
Scope & covered entities
CRA targets products with digital elements. NIS2 focuses on essential and important entities. GDPR covers personal data processing. Product safety addresses physical harms; CRA addresses cybersecurity harms.
Obligations & enforcement
CRA mandates secure design, vulnerability management, and transparency (SBOMs). NIS2 sets risk management and incident reporting. GDPR mandates data protection and breach notifications. Enforcement mechanisms and penalties differ across regimes.
Practical overlaps
Shared needs: governance, secure development, vulnerability disclosure, evidence trails, and timely communication. Integrated workflows reduce duplication across compliance programs.