IoT cyber security regulations in the European Union

What the IoT cyber security regulations of the European Union require, whether they are in force and mandatory, and whether ETSI EN 303 645 is enough to comply.

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2 regulations recorded for the European Union in the panorama of IoT cyber security regulations, which compares every country that regulates the cyber security of connected products. They apply in the 27 member states of the European Union.

Cyber Resilience Act

Cyber Resilience Act (EU 2024/2847)

European Commission · 23 October 2024 · last reviewed Based on ETSI EN 303 645

QuestionAnswer
Is the regulation in force? Yes
Scope Products with a digital element
Who must follow the regulation? Manufacturers, importers, distributors, commercial open source
Mandatory or Voluntary? Mandatory
Is there a label or a certification? Yes (CE)
Does the regulation mandate baseline security requirements? Yes
Are there additional requirements to the baseline security? Yes
Does the regulation contains assurance levels? Yes
Is compliance with ETSI EN 303 645 a requirement? Partially
Can ETSI EN 303 645 be used to comply with the regulation? Yes
Are other standards or guidance referenced? (cf. regulation) Yes

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Radio Equipment Directive: Delegated Act for cyber security

Articles 3(3)(e) and (f) of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

European Commission · 29 October 2021 · last reviewed ETSI EN 303 645 can be used

QuestionAnswer
Is the regulation in force? Yes
Scope Childcare radio equipment, toys, wearable devices, Internet-connected radio equipment (with exceptions)
Who must follow the regulation? IoT manufacturers
Mandatory or Voluntary? Mandatory
Is there a label or a certification? Yes (CE)
Does the regulation mandate baseline security requirements? Yes
Are there additional requirements to the baseline security? No
Does the regulation contains assurance levels? No
Is compliance with ETSI EN 303 645 a requirement? No
Can ETSI EN 303 645 be used to comply with the regulation? Yes
Are other standards or guidance referenced? (cf. regulation) Yes

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