EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU

The EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU regulates the safety, health protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and effective use of radio equipment to ensure that devices on the market meet standards. Key cybersecurity requirements include:

• Article 3.3(d): Ensures that radio equipment does not harm networks or their functionality and does not misuse network resources, preventing service degradation. This includes:
  • Monitoring and controlling network traffic
  • Mitigating the effects of denial-of-service attacks
  • Implementing authentication and access control mechanisms
• Article 3.3(e): Protects personal data and privacy. This applies to devices processing personal data, traffic data, or location data. Requirements include:
  • Protecting data from unauthorized processing
  • Providing automatic and secure software or firmware update mechanisms
• Article 3.3(f): Prevents fraud. This applies to devices supporting payment transactions. Requirements include:
  • Preventing unauthorized transactions
  • Protecting users from fraudulent activities

These cybersecurity requirements aim to address growing network threats and safeguard the security and privacy of radio equipment users.