Cybersecurity – From RED to CRA. What manufacturers must have in mind now.
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU defines the regulatory framework for the approval of radio equipment within the EU. Due to the rapid expansion of IoT devices and growing connectivity, cybersecurity has become an essential element of RED compliance. Since August 1, 2025, a wide range of radio products placed on the EU market must comply with mandatory cybersecurity requirements. This directly impacts manufacturers, importers, and distributors - often without full awareness of the extent of these new obligations. The current RED cybersecurity provisions (2022/30 EU) are expected to be replaced by the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in 2027. What implications does this have for the stakeholders involved?
To enhance the protection of connected devices against cyber threats and misuse, the EU has supplemented the Radio Equipment Directive with additional requirements covering network security, personal data protection, and fraud prevention. In particular, IoT devices, smart home solutions, wearables, radio modules, routers, and numerous other products - many of which were not previously subject to cybersecurity requirements - are affected. Since the compliance deadline, only products that meet these criteria and can demonstrate conformity are permitted to be placed on the EU market.
Our webinar offers a structured overview of the updated RED cybersecurity requirements, highlights the affected product groups, and outlines the necessary steps for achieving CE-compliant implementation. In addition, we address typical challenges and show how SGS can support you in meeting the new EU RED requirements efficiently and securely, as well as what to consider in view of the upcoming CRA.
Webinar content
- Overview of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED 2014/53/EU): Introduction to the directive and its core requirements
- New cybersecurity requirements: What has changed and which obligations now apply under EU RED compliance
- Which products are affected?
- Ensuring product compliance
- Common pitfalls and consequences: Risks of non-compliance with EU RED cybersecurity requirements
- CRA - What already is known and what could be the next steps
- How SGS can support you: Practical guidance for efficiently and securely meeting the new RED and upcoming CRA requirements
Further information about the webinar
- Cost: free
- Language: English
- Target audience: Manufacturers of radio and IoT devices, importers, distributors, retailers, product managers, and quality assurance teams
Register for the webinar now!
Speakers
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Consultant and Business Development Manager for Global Market Access (GMA) Markus Spiel brings extensive hands-on experience from accredited testing laboratories, having held roles such as Quality Manager, Test Equipment Coordinator, Technical Director, and Calibration and Test Technician. His expertise is further complemented by industrial experience as a qualification technician for safety-critical components in nuclear facilities - providing valuable insight into manufacturer requirements and practical compliance challenges.
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Matthias Schädl Project Manager Global Market Access, SGS Matthias Schädl has been with SGS since 2012 and has many years of experience in reliability and environmental simulation testing of electrical and electronic devices, components, and connectors/press-fit, as well as in the evaluation and application of national and international standards and regulatory requirements. Since 2023, he has been assisting companies with the implementation of regulatory requirements for international market access.
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