Athereon GRC

Master `CRA Implementation` with Athereon GRC

Cyber Resilience Act is the first EU regulation to set binding cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements on the European market. With Athereon GRC, you can keep an eye on all cybersecurity risks, control requirements automatically and ensure full documentation through full integration into the compliance feature. Our ISMS software helps you to implement CRA requirements in a structured and audit-proof manner.
Effortlessly connect additional frameworks and automate existing requirements and measures for maximum efficiency.
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With CRA-suited compliance management for products with digital elements.

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Secure by Design

Thinking ahead on cybersecurity

CRA requires cybersecurity to be embedded in product development. In accordance with the principles of «Secure by Design» and «Secure by Default» products must be designed with security in mind from the outset and shipped with secure default settings—from data encryption to prohibition of weak default passwords.
With Athereon GRC, you can document these requirements in a structured manner: Integrated risk management enables mandatory risk assessment at the development stage, while action tracking ensures that secure by design principles are not only planned, but also proven.

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Transparency & Automation

Automatically controlling vulnerability management

CRA requires manufacturers to create a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) as detailed overview of all software components used in the product. This must be maintained internally, supplemented by proactive vulnerability management and security updates.
Athereon GRC turns these requirements operational: Asset management enables you to record and structure all software components and their dependencies. Integrated document management ensures audit-proof SBOM maintenance. By directly linking assets, risks, and actions, you keep an eye on the entire product lifecycle from the first component to the last vulnerability notification.

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Compliance & Assessment

Mastering conformity & reporting requirements

In the future, CE marking will also include cybersecurity requirements, with different conformity assessment procedures depending on the product category. At the same time, phased reporting obligations will come into force starting September 2026.
Athereon GRC covers both in one platform: In compliance management, you document your conformity assessment in a structured manner—whether it’s module A, B+C or H. Audit management prepares you specifically for audits by notified bodies. With the predefined reporting workflows, you can also create timely incident reports for the ENISA reporting platform at the push of a button.

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Smart Assistance

Closing gaps with LAiKA

Automate your GRC management with AI agent LAiKA. Through smart workflows and automation, agentic AI LAiKA supports all GRC tasks, from creating technical documentation according to CRA Appendix II, to drafting according to secure by design security policies to identifying compliance gaps in your CRA implementation. LAiKA uses a German LLM and is fully developed and hosted in Germany.

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Why `Leading Companies` Prefer Our CRA Software

Organizations relying on our technology.

"By using Athereon GRC, we were able to link the requirements of the various standards (ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, BSI C5, ISO 27701) and thus process them in just one place. The effort required to maintain the respective requirements of these standards and norms and the complexity that normally accompanies this process have been significantly reduced through the use of Athereon GRC. I would like to highlight two points in particular: 1) Open communication regarding customer requests and feature requests at all times. These are usually implemented very promptly. 2) And the always fast and competent support from the support team. Many thanks to the Athereon GRC team for the collaboration!"

Torsten Zinke
Information Security (ISB) & Compliance Manager

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CRA will be implemented in phases through the end of 2027.
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Custom-fit Functionality with Our CRA Software

Designed to efficiently meet the Cyber Resilience Act requirements.

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CRA requirements (in accordance with regulation)
Asset Management
Capture products and software components, put in hierarchical dependency. Structured management of SBMO-relevant information, including imports from enterprise architecture systems.
Mandatory creation of an SBOM. Software components and libraries must be documented and usable for vulnerability handling.
Compliance Management
Modular standards management with CRA as applicable compliance standard. Mapping to ISO 27001, NIS2 and other standards to ensure maximum efficiency. Conformity assessments can be documented (Module A, B+C or H).
Declaration of conformity and CE marking with proof of cybersecurity must be provided. The assessment procedure is carried out according to the product category (standard, important, critical, as specified in Annex III/IV CRA).
Response Management
Manage actions and controls integrated into Athereon GRC. Mapping of secure by design and secure by default principles with measures, monitoring and documentation.
Implementation of appropriate security measures: Encryption, minimal attack surface, prohibition of weak default passwords, automatic security updates (Appendix I CRA).
Risk Management
Automated risk management with real-time risk assessment. Risk assessments for individual products and product lines by documenting them.
Manufacturers must carry out risk assessment for their products and address possible cybersecurity risks (Art. 13 CRA). This is the foundation for secure by design.
Document Management
Create and maintain technical documentation in an audit-proof manner using Athereon GRC. Centrally manage and control SBOM, risk assessments and compliance documents.
Comprehensive technical documentation acc. Annex II CRA: Product description, risk assessment, design documentation, SBOM, declaration of conformity, and support period.
Audit Management
Automatically schedule audits and follow the same procedure as your external auditors for internal audits. Prepare specific tests by notified bodies (Annex III/IV CRA).
Regular evaluation. For important products (Annex III Class 2 CRA) and critical products (Annex IV CRA): mandatory assessment by notified bodies.
Incident Management
Integrated workflows for tiered reporting obligations: 24-hour early warning, 72-hour update, 14-day/1-month final report. Pre-defined processes for the ENISA reporting platform.
Reporting obligation from September 2026: Report actively exploited vulnerabilities and serious security incidents via the central ENISA reporting platform (Art. 14 CRA).

Your Beneftis with Athereon GRC

Our CRA-suited compliance solution.

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Workflows

A comprehensive platform for complex CRA implementations with all necessary tools and smartly integrated workflows for organized and collaborative compliance management.

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Engaging all stakeholders

Create a seamless network for relevant employees, departments, suppliers, and internal and external audit teams for optimized collaboration both, within teams and with external parties/suppliers.

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Automated reporting

Manage your Software Bill of Materials directly in Athereon GRC and create reports at the touch of a button. Link software components to assets, risks, and vulnerabilities for effective vulnerability handling throughout the support period.

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Up to date

Athereon GRC automatically updates data for all frameworks, always provides you with the required and up-to-date versions of your standards, and links them to previous versions, allowing you to focus on implementation and compliance. This ensures you always comply precisely with the latest regulations—differentiated for different organizational levels and locations.

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One platform, multiple standards

Athereon GRC's advanced mapping allows you to easily combine overlapping requirements such as CRA, ISO 27001, NIS2, IEC 62443 or harmonized standards. Benefit from synergies if you already know CE verification processes.

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Cover tiered reporting obligations

Pre-defined workflows for CRA reporting obligations: 24-hour early warning, 72-hour update, and final report. This enables you to report actively exploited vulnerabilities to the ENISA reporting platform in time.

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Real-time insights

Use continuous monitoring based on our 360-degree real-time model to monitor your entire CRA compliance at all times and respond quickly to changes, such as new vulnerabilities or changed standards.

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Master audits

With discipline-based features, you can master both self-assessment (module A) and tests by notified bodies (module B+C, H). Automatic reminders and structured tracking ensure that all audit requirements are met efficiently.

Made in Germany

Athereon GRC was developed in Germany and is hosted in Germany, meaning your data never leaves domestic servers. The qualifies Athereon GRC as suitable software for manufacturers working with sensitive product data. Available in English and German.

Customers' Success Stories

Learn how we simplify compliance for businesses like yours.

We particularly value the way in which requirements are discussed and implemented in a competent, open, critical, and solution-oriented manner. In our experience, this is not something to be taken for granted.

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Olaf Reimann
Head of Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security Governance
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Our collaboration with Athereon GRC was a complete success. The team's high level of expertise and outstanding support helped us progress and achieve success in the TISAX® assessment. The implemented software includes numerous features and an intuitive user interface that meets all our requirements to our complete satisfaction. Athereon GRC facilitates our tasks efficiently and reliably at all our locations.

Thorsten Kohlstock
IT Manager
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"With Athereon GRC, we overcame the challenges of TISAX® certification. The software's ease of use and comprehensive functionality helped us meet all requirements efficiently and in a coordinated manner across our various locations. The support we received from Athereon GRC was outstanding and helped us successfully complete the project."

Christian Kaiser
Head of IT Consulting
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Construction Line

For Bayard, we made exactly the right decision by selecting Athereon GRC for our initial certification. The cockpit is particularly user-friendly; you always have a complete overview of all ISO requirements and processes and know exactly where you are. The software itself always covers the latest regulatory requirements, so you are well prepared for audits. Help from the team was also always reliable, competent, and unbureaucratic. We particularly appreciated the personal support and the straightforward, solution-oriented approach for our company.

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Inga Kramer
Lead HR & Projects
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"By using Athereon GRC, we were able to link the requirements of the various standards (ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, BSI C5, ISO 27701) and thus process them in just one place.

The effort required to maintain the respective requirements of these standards and norms and the complexity that normally accompanies them have been significantly reduced through the use of Athereon GRC

I would like to highlight two points in particular:

1) Open communication regarding customer requests and feature requests at all times. These are usually implemented very promptly.

2) The always fast and competent support from the support team

Many thanks to the Athereon GRC team for the collaboration!”

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Torsten Zinke
Information Security (ISB) & Compliance Manager
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"The implementation of the ISMS according to BSI IT-Grundschutz with Athereon GRC has exceeded our expectations. Centralized management and control gave us a comprehensive overview of the security status and compliance with regulations. The real-time monitoring of GRC activities and the adaptation to legal requirements proved particularly helpful. Overall, Athereon GRC has helped us improve our security standards and effectively manage risks."

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Matthias Totzauer
Group Chief Information Security Officer - CISO
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Construction Sites

For Bayard, we made exactly the right decision by selecting Athereon GRC for our initial certification. The cockpit is particularly user-friendly; you always have a complete overview of all ISO requirements and processes and know exactly where you are. The software itself always covers the latest regulatory requirements, so you are well prepared for audits. Help from the team was also always reliable, competent, and unbureaucratic. We particularly appreciated the personal support and the straightforward, solution-oriented approach for our company.

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Inga Kramer
Lead HR & Projects
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Collaboration with Athereon GRC was very straightforward, both during project implementation and ongoing use. There was always a competent contact person. Any issues that arose were resolved promptly after reporting, and questions about specific Athereon GRC features were always answered quickly. Furthermore, ideas for new features or suggestions for improvements are received with great interest and then published in a future release.

We've come to value the unbureaucratic, customer-focused collaboration as our greatest advantage and strength, something we sometimes miss with other providers. We also particularly like the videos on Athereon GRC that have been published recently

Athereon GRC can definitely be recommended for public sector administrations of our size.

Gunnar Herbst
Information Security Officer
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"Collaboration with Athereon GRC was very straightforward, both during project implementation and ongoing use. There was always a competent contact person. Any issues that arose were resolved promptly after reporting, and questions about specific Athereon GRC features were always answered quickly. Furthermore, ideas for new features or suggestions for improvements are received with great interest and then published in a future release.

We've come to value the unbureaucratic, customer-focused collaboration as our greatest advantage and strength, something we sometimes miss with other providers. We also particularly like the videos on Athereon GRC that have been published recently

Athereon GRC can definitely be recommended for public sector administrations of our size."

Gunnar Herbst
Information Security Officer
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Fast and Easy onboarding

 `3 Steps` to Your CRA Software

Your digital transformation can be this fast.

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1. Noncommittal consultation

Experience the difference of excellent customer support, tailored to your individual requirements. We're always there for you, offering exciting insights into implementation and in-depth insights into our software.

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2. Free demo account

After an initial consultation, we would be happy to set up a demo version of our software for you, allowing you to click around independently and experience the benefits of Athereon GRC in practice and at your leisure.

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3. Efficient implementation

With our comprehensive range of services covering onboarding, migration, and customization, you'll be ready to implement your GRC processes digitally with Athereon GRC in just a few weeks. A dedicated, expert onboarding manager is available to assist you at all times.

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`News` from Athereon GRC

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Whitepapers

Our whitepapers offer a selection of informative documents addressing the latest developments and challenges in GRC. Download our whitepapers to gain valuable insights and stay up to date.

Blog

On our blog, you'll always find the latest articles on relevant guidelines, legal changes, and current developments in compliance. We also offer interesting insights into our company.

Webinars

Our webinars offer regular training sessions on general compliance topics, regulatory updates, and updates to our software. Always relevant, always up-to-date.

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