OMAC and ei3 release report on EU Cybersecurity Compliance
29 March 2024 - 12:26AM
OMAC, the leading industry association for machine automation and
control, has collaborated with ei3 to publish a report titled
"Guidance for Business Leadership On EU Cybersecurity Regulations
& Directives." The document provides practical guidance and
best practices for complying with the European Commission's new
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which mandates stringent cybersecurity
measures for all digital products sold in EU markets.
The report comprehensively covers topics outlined in the CRA,
including the legislative progress, affected industries and
entities, guidelines for product design, compliance
responsibilities throughout the product lifecycle, best practices
for product development, and providing evidence of CRA
compliance.
Spencer Cramer, OMAC’s Chairman and the Founder and CEO of ei3,
emphasized the significance of this Act in mitigating cyber attacks
in a digitally evolving manufacturing landscape. He stated, “The
implementation of this initiative from the European Commission is
crucial, given the escalation of cyber threats. The insights in
this report, gathered from task force members spanning various
industries and backgrounds, will play a pivotal role in guiding
businesses through CRA compliance by helping to safeguard both
their products and customers.”
OMAC’s CRA task force, led by Adam Griffen, ei3’s Product
Manager and OMAC’s Digital Transformation Workgroup Leader, drew
insights from 18 industry experts. The report’s compliance
guidelines serve to enhance organizations' awareness of potential
digital vulnerabilities, from manufacturers to end users, and
prompt comprehensive risk assessment practices. Griffen added, “As
cybersecurity’s relevance and importance in automation grows, so
too will the need for regulations like the EU’s CRA. OMAC
anticipates cybersecurity regulations will continue to impact
automation around the globe, and we must prepare our members and
the industries we serve for that impact.”
Visit
https://ei3.com/ei3-and-omac-publish-report-on-eu-cra-guideline-compliance/ to
download the report and ensure your business achieves CRA
compliance.
Learn more at NPE
ei3 will be presenting key insights and best practice
recommendations from the guide at the upcoming 2024 NPE Plastics
Show in Orlando, Florida. The presentation, titled “What the
European Union's Cyber Resilience Act Means for Your Business” will
take place on May 8th at 2 PM.
About ei3 Corporation
ei3 offers a suite of no-code IIoT apps and AI-based solutions
for the industrial manufacturing sector. With a focus on enhancing
efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings, ei3 enables
businesses to achieve predictive outcomes. Printing, Plastics,
Packaging, and Commercial Real Estate are some of the company’s key
market segments. ei3 is headquartered in New York with offices in
Montreal and Zurich. For more information, please visit
www.ei3.com.
About OMAC
The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) helps
manufacturers and suppliers work together to identify new and
innovative ways to increase the effectiveness of their production
operations. OMAC brings together leading End-User Manufacturers,
OEM Machine Builders, System Integrators, Technology Providers, and
Non-Profit/Government Agency organizations to address issues that
confront global manufacturing today. OMAC’s two working groups,
Packaging and Manufacturing, lead the way in producing industry
consensus guidelines that help manufacturers reduce their delivery
times, be more efficient with available resources, and increase
profitability. More information is available at www.omac.org.
- Guidance for Business Leadership on EU Cybersecurity
Regulations & Directives
Richa Patel
ei3
richa@ei3.com