B2 – Upper Intermediate
Every product and software there is in the market today contains a digital component. Unbeknownst to consumers, there are security risks that these products and software pose.
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a European Union regulation that aims to improve cybersecurity and cyber resilience within the member states.
Read the article about Cyber Resilience Act in EU.
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/cyber-resilience-act
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “less apparent” mean? “Less apparent to many users is the security risk such products and software may present.” Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “safeguard” mean? “The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) aims to safeguard consumers and businesses buying software or hardware products with a digital component.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “value chain” mean? “The Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers and retailers, governing the planning, design, development, and maintenance of such products. These obligations must be met at every stage of the value chain.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- Cite reasons the Cyber Resilience Act is relevant in EU.
- Share your insights, “Manufacturers and retailers should be required to ensure cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of their products.”
- What impact do you think this policy would have on your company/business/sector?
- What is your reaction and are your thoughts that there is an “inadequate level of cybersecurity in many products, and the lack of timely security updates for products and software.”
- How do you determine which digital products you utilize are cybersecure? How about your company?
- Talk about some of the main and emerging cybersecurity threats in EU that you know of.