Exida Launches Cybersecurity Tool Ahead of EU Deadline - MyChesCo

The Sellersville-based industrial automation cybersecurity company said its new exSILentia CRA software is available immediately within its existing exSILentia engineering platform. The product targets manufacturers of connected devices that must assess cybersecurity risks, document protective measures and demonstrate compliance with European regulations before placing products on the EU market.

The Cyber Resilience Act establishes cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, creating compliance obligations for manufacturers selling connected products in the European Union. Manufacturers must conduct product-level cybersecurity risk assessments to identify potential threats, determine applicable security requirements and document how identified risks have been addressed.

Regulatory Requirements

Those assessments apply to products within the regulation's scope regardless of product category, creating a substantial documentation and engineering workload for manufacturers managing extensive product portfolios. Failure to meet applicable requirements could expose manufacturers to regulatory penalties, restrictions on EU market access and reputational damage.

Tool Functionality

Exida's software is intended to reduce the manual work involved in conducting threat analysis and risk assessments, commonly referred to as TARA, while producing technical documentation supporting regulatory conformity. The system uses predefined risk matrices and security mitigation requirements drawn from industry standards, allowing engineering teams to follow a structured assessment process rather than develop individual workflows for each product.

Market Preparation

The launch extends Exida's existing engineering software into regulatory compliance workflows as manufacturers prepare for the Cyber Resilience Act's December 2027 deadline. ExSILentia CRA is available through the company's exSILentia software suite.