The role of over-the-air (OTA) updates in EU CRA compliance - A comprehensive guide

As an increasing number of products offer connectivity and software integrations, cyberattacks continue to rise in prominence. According to the latest data (as of 2024), there are approximately 18 billion IoT devices worldwide, projected to increase to over 39 billion over the next ten years.

Manufacturers will face heightened risks of cyber attacks and noncompliance within the fast-growing digital landscape if they continue to rely on inconsistent update mechanisms and outdated security practices. The European Commission estimates the annual cost of cybercrime to the global economy at €5.5 trillion. High-profile attacks like the 2020 SolarWinds breach, one of the largest in history, and the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 highlight the growing prominence of breaches and the substantial need for updated security practices. These attacks affected tens of thousands of devices while causing immense risk to the security and integrity of users and operations worldwide. SolarWinds and WannaCry are only a fraction of cyberattacks occurring annually – a number that will only grow as connected devices increase their footprint across the digital ecosystem.

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