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Congatec Earns IEC 62443-4-1 for Embedded Development Processes Congatec has received IEC 62443-4-1:2018 certification, issued by TÜV NORD, covering the development and support of its embedded building blocks and technology stacks. The certification validates that cybersecurity requirements are systematically integrated across all phases of the development lifecycle, from initial design through ongoing maintenance and obsolescence management. The certified scope includes congatec’s application-ready building blocks and its aReady.COM technology stacks, which combine computer-on-modules with licensed operating systems, including Ubuntu Pro and ctrlX OS, as well as software components such as conga-connect (aReady.IOT) for IoT connectivity and conga-zones (aReady.VT) for virtualization. Certified processes cover secure coding guidelines, verification and validation procedures, and structured management of vulnerabilities, patches, and obsolescence. For OEMs and system integrators, the certification provides a documented, auditable foundation for building compliant embedded products. It simplifies security verification for both customers and regulatory authorities, reduces internal certification overhead, and strengthens supply chain transparency. These advantages are particularly relevant in regulated sectors such as industrial automation and robotics, medical technology, energy systems, and transportation. The certification also carries direct regulatory significance. The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which becomes mandatory on December 11, 2027, imposes cybersecurity obligations on manufacturers placing electronic products on the EU market. Customers building on congatec’s IEC 62443-4-1-certified tech stacks gain a structured head start in assembling the compliance and security evidence required under the CRA and comparable regulatory frameworks. By grounding its embedded portfolio in internationally recognized, audited development processes, congatec enables customers to accelerate product development without having to rebuild security foundations from scratch. Engineering teams can leverage pre-validated building blocks to shorten time to market, particularly in verticals where security certification accounts for a significant portion of the overall development effort. For further technical details, visit congatec’s webpages about their security-by-design approach and certified technology portfolio.