u-blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has said that its LARA-R6 LTE Cat 1 and LARA-L6 LTE Cat 4 cellular module series have been successfully tested to comply with the RED article 3.3 d/e/f requirements using the ETSI EN 303 645 standard, and to achieve the RED cybersecurity certification.
As cyberattacks and privacy concerns grow, there's a growing need for wireless devices and products to feature enhanced security. With stricter regulations due, manufacturers are having to now meet much tougher security standards.
u-blox is the first module maker in the market to have its LTE Cat 1 and LTE Cat 4 cellular modules certified by the European Union's Cybersecurity Certification, which ensures a high level of security and privacy for smart devices. While the European Union (EU) will mandate the RED (Radio Equipment Directive) cybersecurity certification for all wireless products by summer 2025, u-blox has decided to make it an integral part of its product design and development.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is the recognised regional standards body for telecommunications, broadcasting and other electronic communications networks and services. The ETSI EN 303 645 standard, also known as the basis for the RED cybersecurity certification, sets what many say is the gold standard for device security in the face of modern threats even outside Europe.
“At u-blox, we consider security of the utmost importance and therefore stay abreast of the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that our products are always compliant with the latest security guidelines. We include security in all stages of development and approach security regulations compliance through established industry standards, making it easier for our customers to develop secure and top-quality products,” said Martin Leach, Head of Product Centre Cellular, at u-blox,
Moving forward, all u-blox cellular modules will comply with the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard and all subsequent leading industry standards.
