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CRA and NIS2 compliance without compromise

How zenon supports cybersecurity, compliance and operational continuity under CRA and NIS2

WEBINAR
November 16, 2026 15:00 (CET)

Language: English | Duration: 1 hour

Clear, actionable insights on NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for EU machine builders and OEMs with connected machines and software.
Reusable security architectures and platform capabilities to standardize cybersecurity across machine families and projects.
Ready‑to‑use checklists and documentation ideas to strengthen RFQs, audits and service offerings under NIS2 and CRA in Europe.

NIS2 & CRA for machine builders
Scope, obligations and timelines for OEMs, remote services and supply‑chain security.
CE marking and cybersecurity
How CE expands to include software security, patch and vulnerability management
Pains and risks for OEMs
Interpretation challenges, legacy OT, auditability gaps, update/patch management and rising customer demands for security evidence.
Platform‑based solution patterns
How an IEC 62443-4-2-aligned platform such as zenon supports encryption, secure gateways, backup and restore, versioning, logging, and incident workflows for NIS2 and the CRA.
Sector‑specific views
Extra requirements for life sciences and food & beverage OEMs: data integrity, batch/recipe traceability, validation‑friendly updates and “NIS2‑ready” line automation.

Understand how NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) affect machine builders’ IT/OT operations and connected products.
Learn what CE marking will require from 2027 for digital machine components, controllers and HMIs.
Identify typical pains – legacy OT, unclear scope, evidence gaps, update and supply‑chain pressure – and see how handle these challenges
Discover reusable security building blocks and platform capabilities to standardize architectures across projects.
See how a modern OT platform helps generate NIS2/CRA‑relevant evidence (logs, reports, backups) for tenders and audits.
Turn compliance into new services, differentiation and long‑term customer relationships instead of pure cost.

Managing directors, owners and BU leaders of machine builders and OEMs with connected, software‑driven machines.
Heads of engineering, R&D and product management responsible for machine design, control systems and lifecycle support.
OT/IT security managers and automation/SCADA engineers handling secure communication, remote access, monitoring and incident response.
Service and remote‑support managers organizing VPN access, updates, firmware rollouts and documentation for installed machines.
Quality, validation and compliance managers in regulated sectors (life sciences, pharma, food & beverage) aligning GxP/food safety with NIS2 and CRA.
Sales, key account and tender teams responding to RFQs that require NIS2/CRA‑ready concepts, SBOMs, security documentation and CE/CRA conformity.

Bernhard Korten

Director Process Automation | Manufacturing Industry, COPA-DATA

With more than 20 years of experience in industrial automation, Bernhard combines a strong technical background with a deep understanding of the specific requirements of regulated and process-driven industries. His focus includes areas such as automation, process control, data management, digitalization, modular production, and regulatory compliance. He is also actively involved in industry initiatives and standards related to Pharma 4.0, modular automation, MTP (Module Type Package), and flexible production architectures. His work aims to bridge the gap between emerging industry concepts and practical, scalable solutions that can be implemented in real-world production environments.

Alexandra Gnutti

Cybersecurity Security Specialist, COPA-DATA

With experience in cybersecurity and consulting, Alexandra combines a technical background with an understanding of standards and regulatory topics. Her current focus is on the compliance and alignment of the company and its products with renown standard IEC 62443 and with the European legislations CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) and NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2). Her work aims to support the company in navigating the complex landscape of regulations and standards, while aiming for a more secure tomorrow.

COPA-DATA is an independent software manufacturer combining deep experience in industrial and energy automation with the possibilities of digital transformation. Trusted by manufacturers, machine builders, and process industries worldwide, we develop software that makes industrial operations more efficient, transparent, and easier to manage. Our software platform, zenon, provides an engineering environment for building projects and a runtime for operating them, bringing together HMI, SCADA, reporting, alarming and energy management in one system. Its hardware and PLC independence enables flexible integration with existing plant infrastructure and makes it suitable for applications ranging from individual machines to complex, multi-site operations.

For OEMs, zenon provides a consistent platform for standardizing automation across machine series. For end customers, it enables the integration of existing equipment and systems while providing a unified view of production and operational data. In regulated industries such as life sciences, zenon supports GMP-compliant operations with features including audit trails and functionality aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 requirements. In food and beverage, it supports traceability, batch reporting, and energy efficiency across production lines. With flexible licensing and international support, zenon provides a scalable foundation for industrial automation, helping organizations connect production systems, manage data and improve operational performance.