Recital 1 Addressing two major problems with products

Cybersecurity means cybersecurity as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/881; is one of the key challenges for the Union. The number and variety of connected devices will rise exponentially in the coming years. Cyberattacks represent a matter of public interest as they have a critical impact not only on the Union’s economy, but also on democracy as well as consumer means a natural person who acts for purposes which are outside that person’s trade, business, craft or profession; safety and health. It is therefore necessary to strengthen the Union’s approach to cybersecurity means cybersecurity as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/881;, address cyber resilience at Union level and improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform legal framework for essential cybersecurity means cybersecurity as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/881; requirements for placing products with digital elements means a software or hardware product and its remote data processing solutions, including software or hardware components being placed on the market separately; on the Union market. Two major problems adding costs for users and society should be addressed: a low level of cybersecurity means cybersecurity as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/881; of products with digital elements means a software or hardware product and its remote data processing solutions, including software or hardware components being placed on the market separately;, reflected by widespread vulnerabilities means a weakness, susceptibility or flaw of a product with digital elements that can be exploited by a cyber threat; and the insufficient and inconsistent provision of security updates to address them, and an insufficient understanding and access to information by users, preventing them from choosing products with adequate cybersecurity means cybersecurity as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/881; properties or using them in a secure manner.