Mouser and Microchip Released Cybersecurity eBook
The technical guide supports developers in preparing for the European Union Cyber Resilience Act mandates.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Mouser Electronics and Microchip Technology have published a new eBook titled Designing for the Cyber Resilience Act: Securing Connected Devices from First Schematic to Final Decommissioning. The publication offers design principles for connected devices to ensure they meet European Union standards.
Why it matters
The European Union mandates that products with digital elements must satisfy specific cybersecurity requirements to access the market. This guide provides designers with a practical framework for maintaining device security throughout the entire product lifecycle.
The eBook details the integration of Microchip's ATECC608C secure element and CryptoAuth Trust Platform development boards. It covers technical implementations for hardware roots of trust and firmware integrity.
The players
Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics is a global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components that serves 650,000 customers.
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology is a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control and processing solutions.
The details
The guide assists engineers with secure-by-design principles across prototyping, manufacturing, and decommissioning. It focuses on cryptographic operations and credential management to help devices earn the mandatory CE marking.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Mouser and Microchip published the new eBook.
December 2027: EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements become mandatory for products.
The Tech Race
As global markets implement stricter cybersecurity regulations, this guide reflects a shift toward mandatory secure-by-design standards in hardware manufacturing. It helps manufacturers pivot from legacy security models toward compliance-driven engineering frameworks.
Developers and engineers can use the resource to streamline the process of achieving regulatory compliance for new hardware projects. The guide simplifies technical decision-making regarding cryptographic hardware to help meet market entry requirements.
The takeaway
Designers should prioritize integrating hardware roots of trust early in the development phase to simplify the path to compliance. Establishing firmware integrity from the start ensures products remain viable for the European market as new mandates take effect.
Further reading
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More information
Access the full guide on the eBook download page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Military & Aerospace Electronics.
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