BSI TR-03183
Technical guideline describes cyber resilience requirements and assists with practical implementation
Even if many would rather ignore it, the Cyber Resilience Act (EU Regulation 2024/2847) came into force on December 10, 2024, and will be mandatory from December 11, 2027 – including reporting obligations starting September 11, 2026.
The Technical Guideline TR-03183 from the BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) provides a practical orientation for implementing CRA requirements – concrete, relevant, and available in several parts.
Why TR-03183 Is Worth Your Attention – Now
TR-03183 is not a law or a certification – but it is a compact, practical roadmap showing how CRA requirements can be implemented:
It provides clear guidance on SBOM, security-by-design, vulnerability management, updates, and documentation.
It helps companies anticipate practical challenges early and plan ahead, rather than scrambling under time pressure.
With draft versions open for comments, the community had a real chance to contribute to shaping the guideline.
Who Should Care?
Cyber resilience is more than just a security issue:
- CISOs carry strategic responsibility.
- Development teams must implement requirements like SBOM, security-by-design, and update processes in practice.
- Product managers integrate regulatory requirements into roadmaps and strategies.
- Executives and leadership define resources and compliance priorities.
- Quality and compliance teams ensure traceability and audit readiness.
In short: any team involved in developing or delivering digital products needs to engage with TR-03183.
BSI TR-03183-2 – Part 2:
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Version 2.1.0
BSI Publication on SBOM
The BSI published TR-03183-2 (SBOM – Software Bill of Materials) on August 4, 2023. It defines binding requirements regarding the format, content, and structure of an SBOM.
Parts 1 (“General Requirements”) and 3 (“Vulnerability Reports and Notifications”) were released in community draft status at the end of September 2024, with the opportunity for public comments until November 30, 2024. The most current version is always available directly on the official BSI website.
Our Perspective at asvin
For us, TR-03183 is not a mandatory reading, but a practical tool – a guiding map, not a rigid rulebook. It makes requirements understandable and actionable while leaving room for feedback from real-world experience.
As a bridge between technology, regulation, and business reality, we support our clients pragmatically, solution-oriented, and without overpromising.
