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Maximilian Heck

Maximilian Heck

Lead Consulting @ Think Ahead Technologies

Maximilian Heck is Lead Consulting at Think Ahead Technologies GmbH and is responsible for the strategic direction of Kunnus, the all-in-one platform for CRA compliance. He holds a Master of Arts in Business Development from Euro-FH Hamburg and a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from DHBW. Before joining Think Ahead, he served as Chief of Staff and Spokesperson for a member of the German Bundestag and worked as an IT Solution Engineer at OBI Switzerland. As a CRA expert, he helps manufacturers of connected products understand and systematically implement the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

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Articles by Maximilian Heck

EU Cyber Resilience Act and SMEs: Every Relief Measure Available to Smaller Manufacturers

The CRA includes targeted SME relief measures — but they are unevenly distributed. Which measures apply, who benefits, and where medium-sized enterprises are left out.

March 23, 2026
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Cyber Resilience Act and Switzerland: What Swiss Manufacturers Need to Know for EU Exports

The EU Cyber Resilience Act applies to Swiss manufacturers exporting to the EU. Learn about your obligations, key deadlines, and how to make your products CRA-compliant.

February 12, 2026
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Why Manual CRA Compliance Fails

The EU Cyber Resilience Act overwhelms manual processes. Learn why automation is the key to CRA compliance for manufacturers.

February 11, 2026
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Vulnerability Management Under the CRA: Obligations, Processes, and Tools for Manufacturers

The Cyber Resilience Act makes vulnerability management mandatory. Learn what processes manufacturers must build – from detection through reporting to coordinated disclosure.

February 5, 2026
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20 Products You Didn't Expect – Why the Cyber Resilience Act Could Disrupt Your Business

RFID chips, plush toys, coffee machines – the CRA affects far more than the IT industry. 20 surprising product examples and what manufacturers need to know now.

February 1, 2026
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