Here you can find the 2026 updated mapping of standards, draft specifications, and workstreams relevant to CRA‑aligned products. The information is organised into four groups — Horizontal, Important Class I, Important Class II, and Critical— each highlighting a different level of scope and security relevance.

 

HORIZONTAL CATEGORY

Topic ID Topic Key standard(s) Working group(s) Relevant links and webinars
1 Principles for CyberResilience (Horizontal) prEN 40000-1-2; prEN 40000-1-1 CEN-CLC/JTC13 WG 9, PT1 Webinar 'Standards supporting the Cyber Resilience Act'

Horizontal baseline: cybersecurity principles + lifecycle risk-management activities for CRA-aligned products; uses shared vocabulary from prEN 40000-1-1.

Status: Draft open to comments. Draft open to comments. Public enquiry (PE) from Oct 2025 to Jan 2026 (UNE).

2–14 Generic Security Requirements (Horizontal) prEN 40000-1-4 (Generic Security Requirements) CEN-CLC/JTC13 WG 9, PT2 Webinar 'Standards supporting the Cyber Resilience Act'
Webinar 'Unlocking CRA Security Controls'

Catalog of security requirements/controls manufacturers select & justify based on risk-management principles; intended as a common horizontal baseline and normative reference for vertical standards.

Status: In development.

15 Vulnerability handling (Horizontal) – PT3 prEN 40000-1-3 (Vulnerability Handling) CEN-CLC/JTC13 WG 9, PT3 Webinar 'Standards supporting the Cyber Resilience Act'

Defines vulnerability-handling and disclosure requirements across the product lifecycle (e.g., intake/triage, coordinated disclosure, fixes/updates and communications).

Status: Draft open to comments. Public enquiry until 5th March 2026.

 

IMPORTANT CLASS I CATEGORY

Topic ID Topic Key standard(s) Working group(s) Relevant links and webinars
16 Identity management systems and privileged access management (PAM) software/hardware, incl. authentication & access control readers (incl. biometric readers) No info. CEN/TC 224 WG17  
17a / 17b Standalone (17b) and embedded browsers (17a) EN 304 617 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 617

ETSI EUSR mature draft for browsers (standalone & embedded).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

18 Password managers EN 304 618 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 618

ETSI EUSR mature draft for password managers.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

19 Software that searches for, removes, or quarantines malicious software EN 304 619 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 619

ETSI EUSR mature draft for antivirus/antimalware products.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

20a / 20b Products with digital elements with the function of virtual private network (VPN) EN 304 620 ETSI CYBER EUSR (20a); CLC/TC 65X WG3 (20b) Draft ETSI EN 304 620
Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked: from EN IEC 62443 to CRA'

ETSI EUSR mature draft for VPN products. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81652- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-4).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

21a / 21b Network management systems EN 304 621 ETSI CYBER EUSR (21a); CLC/TC 65X WG3 (21b) Draft ETSI EN 304 621

ETSI EUSR mature draft for network management systems. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81654- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-6).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

22a / 22b Security information and event management (SIEM) systems EN 304 622 ETSI CYBER EUSR (22a); CLC/TC 65X WG3 (22b) Draft ETSI EN 304 622
Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked: from EN IEC 62443 to CRA'

ETSI EUSR mature draft for SIEM systems. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81651- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-3).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

23 Boot managers EN 304 623 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 623

ETSI EUSR mature draft for boot managers.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

24 Public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificate issuance software EN 304 624 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 624

ETSI EUSR mature draft for PKI & certificate issuance software.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

25 Physical and virtual network interfaces EN 304 625 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 625

ETSI EUSR mature draft for network interfaces. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81653- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-5).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

26 Operating systems EN 304 626 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 626

ETSI EUSR mature draft for operating systems.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

27 Routers, modems intended for internet connection, and switches EN 304 627 ETSI CYBER EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 627

ETSI EUSR mature draft for routers/modems/switches. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81650- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-2).

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

28 Microprocessors with security-related functionalities EN50765 CLC/TC 47X WG 1 SEMI Presentation

Referenced in SEMI presentation (Sept 17, 2025).

Status: Public Enquiry (PE) / Enquiry ballot, a consultation and voting phase where comments are submitted through the national standards bodies. Expected due date PE: 2 May 2026.

29 Microcontrollers with security-related functionalities EN50765 CLC/TC 47X WG 1 SEMI Presentation

Referenced in SEMI presentation (Sept 17, 2025).

Status: Public Enquiry (PE) / Enquiry ballot, a consultation and voting phase where comments are submitted through the national standards bodies. Expected due date PE: 2 May 2026.

30 ASIC and FPGA with security-related functionalities EN50767 CLC/TC 47X WG 4 SEMI Presentation

Referenced in SEMI presentation (Sept 17, 2025).

Status: Public Enquiry (PE) / Enquiry ballot, a consultation and voting phase where comments are submitted through the national standards bodies. Expected due date PE: 2 May 2026.

31 Smart home general purpose virtual assistants EN 304 631 ETSI CYBER-EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 631

ETSI EUSR mature draft for Smart home general purpose virtual assistants

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

32 Smart home products with security functionalities (e.g., smart door locks, security cameras, baby monitors, alarm systems) EN 304 632 ETSI CYBER-EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 632

ETSI EUSR mature draft for Smart home products with security functionalities

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

33 Internet connected toys (Directive 2009/48/EC) with social interaction or location tracking EN 304 633 ETSI CYBER-EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 633
ETSI EUSR mature draft for Internet Connected toys.
Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.
One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.
34 Personal wearable products (non-MDR/IVDR) incl. children’s wearables with health monitoring purpose EN 304 634 ETSI CYBER-EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 634

ETSI EUSR interim draft for Personal wearable products.

Status: ETSI is running Open Consultations for these CRA “vertical” drafts.

One can: 1- Download the draft from the ETSI docbox “Open” folder. 2- Use ETSI’s provided commenting format and follow the commenting guidelines (both are also in the same folder). 3- Track/raise issues in the ETSI STAN4CRA GitLab project for the selected standard.

 

IMPORTANT CLASS II CATEGORY

Topic ID Topic Key standard(s) Working group(s) Relevant links and webinars
35 Hypervisors and container runtime systems that support virtualised execution of OS and similar environments EN-304-635 ETSI CYBER-EUSR Draft ETSI EN 304 635
ETSI docbox mature draft for virtualisation/container runtime.
36a / 36b Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems EN-304-636; EN 62443-5-XX (reference listed) ETSI CYBER EUSR (36a); CLC/TC 65X WG 3 (36b) Draft ETSI EN 304 636
Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked: from EN IEC 62443 to CRA'
ETSI docbox mature draft for firewalls; additional reference to IEC/EN 62443-5-XX listed. CENELEC T65X: OT mapping based on 62443 series (WI 81649- Vertical: prEN 50XXX-1).
37 Tamper-resistant microprocessors EN50766; SESIP (EN 17927:2023); Under consideration: Common Criteria (EN 18045-3:2022); FiT CEM CLC/TC 47X WG 2 SEMI Presentation
References SESIP and potential Common Criteria/FiT CEM; SEMI presentation link provided.
38 Tamper-resistant microcontrollers EN50766; SESIP (EN 17927:2023); Under consideration: Common Criteria (EN 18045-3:2022); FiT CEM CLC/TC 47X WG 2 SEMI Presentation
References SESIP and potential Common Criteria/FiT CEM; SEMI presentation link provided.

 

CRITICAL CATEGORY

Topic ID Topic Key standard(s) Working group(s) Relevant links and webinars
39 Hardware devices with security boxes   CEN/TC 224 WG17 Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked: HWSB '
Draft standard under comments from the commision (until w7 of 2026). Public enquiry (PE) expected to start last week of March and expecting approval end 2026. Common Criteria EUCC using PPs listed in SOGIS Website.
40 Smart meter gateways within smart metering systems   CLC/TC JTC13 WG6  
Common Criteria EUCC using Protection Profile for Smart Meter Gateways (BSI-CC-PP-0073)
41a / 41b Smartcards or similar devices, including secure elements EN50764 (Common Criteria) CLC/TC 47X WG 3 CEN/TC 224 WG17 Webinar 'CRA Standards Unlocked'
Presentation 'CRA Standards Unlocked'
References Common Criteria EUCC, and SOGIS PPs. Based on Common Criteria (EN 18045-3:2022)+ use case dependent Protection Profile: • PP0084 • PP0117 • PP099 • PP0104 • PP TPM

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