Threat and Risk Assessment

From vulnerability to security concept. PICKPLACE supports manufacturers of electronic systems in identifying, assessing, and documenting technical threats. We combine security engineering with a deep understanding of hardware and software. For products that remain secure and resilient in the long term.

Cyber Resilience Act

Analyze risks and threats

A detailed risk and threat analysis using TARA is the prerequisite for the CE conformity declaration according to the new Cyber Resilience Act.

As an independent development partner, we carry out threat and risk assessments for products with embedded systems.

  • Threat Modeling
  • Physical Security Assessment
  • Impact Analysis
  • Security Level Assessment
  • Software Architecture
  • Hardware Architecture
  • Software Bill of Materials (SBoM)
  • CVE / CWE

Systemically analyze threats and document them in compliance with CRA.

Starting in 2026, manufacturers will have to prove that their connected embedded systems comply with the new EU security requirements. Starting in 2027, only compliant products will be permitted in the EU.

  • TARA analyses are the basis for security concepts
  • Physical security assessments can be structured with TARA analyses.
  • TARA offers an objective assessment framework for vulnerabilities.
  • Threats are systematically divided into categories so that areas for action can be clearly identified.
  • Threat and risk assessments are fundamentals for internal decision-making processes regarding security hardening.
Diagram for Threat and Risk Assessment in Embedded Electronics

TARA as a Foundation for Embedded Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is becoming a central component of product development for many embedded systems. Communication interfaces, update mechanisms, external peripherals, or cloud connections create additional attack surfaces that must be considered in the device's architecture from the outset. PICKPLACE supports manufacturers in integrating cybersecurity into electronics and software development in a structured manner. The starting point is typically a Threat and Risk Assessment, in which potential attack scenarios are systematically identified and evaluated. This analysis forms the basis for which technical cybersecurity measures are required in hardware, firmware, and system architecture, and how they are specifically implemented.

Vulnerability analysis

Identification and assessment of potential security vulnerabilities in software and hardware.

Threat and Risk Assessment

Systematic analysis of possible threat scenarios and risk assessments to develop targeted countermeasures.

Authentication and Authorization

Verification of all access to ensure only authorized users or systems have access.

Secure Updates

Ensuring that only authorized and verified software updates reach the devices.

Encrypted communication

Protection of data transmission through proven encryption methods.

Key Management

Secure management of cryptographic keys and secrets throughout the entire product lifecycle.