Sandra Feliciano

What does the work you will carry out for the CYBERSTAND SSP consist of?
My work focuses on mentoring cybersecurity experts to enhance their understanding of the three dimensions of quality infrastructures—standardization, conformity assessment, and metrology—with a particular emphasis on the key principles and best practices of the standardization process. Through a structured mentoring and bootcamp protocol, I provide hands-on guidance, including pre- and post-meeting briefings, supervised participation in technical commiittees and work groups, and process-focused capacity building. This ensures more effective and timely contributions to CRA-related standardization efforts.

What is the expected result and impact of this activity?
This initiative will improve the efficiency of CRA-related standardization by equipping cybersecurity professionals with procedural expertise. By reducing delays in standardization deliverables and strengthening expert contributions, the project accelerates the development of cybersecurity standards essential for CRA implementation. Additionally, the mentoring and bootcamp protocol creates a scalable model for training future experts, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in global cybersecurity standardization.

Which aspects of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) standardisation are you focusing on?
My work covers all three dimensions of the CRA standardization request: horizontal security requirements, vulnerability handling requirements, and vertical security requirements. By mentoring experts contributing to standards supporting the CRA, I help ensure that these standards are developed efficiently and in alignment with EU cybersecurity objectives. The initiative strengthens Europe’s ability to establish robust, harmonized cybersecurity frameworks and facilitates compliance with CRA requirements.