What’s changing?
The European Commission has updated RED to include cybersecurity protections aimed at improving the safety and security of wireless communications. This is formalized under EN 18031-1, the new cybersecurity standard for RED compliance.
The updates require manufacturers to implement a range of specific features, including:
- Access Control Mechanism (ACM)
- Authentication Mechanism (AUM)
- Secure Update Mechanism (SUM)
- Secure Storage Mechanism (SSM)
- Secure Communication Mechanism (SCM)
- Resilience Mechanism (RLM)
- Network Monitoring Mechanism (NMM)
- Traffic Control Mechanism (TCM)
- Confidential Cryptographic Keys (CCK)
- General Equipment Capabilities (GEC)
- Cryptography (CRY)
Meeting these requirements means more complexity, longer development times, and higher costs - especially if your team hasn’t tackled security compliance before.
An easier path to compliance
That’s where HMS Networks can help. We offer a range of pre-certified wireless solutions that are already tested against the updated RED directive, including the new cybersecurity standards. By integrating an HMS RED-certified product, you can:
- Avoid the burden of in-house certification
- Reduce risk of non-compliance
- Save time and accelerate your product launch
- Stay focused on your core technology
Our wireless solutions take care of the hard part, so you don’t have to.
Why you need to act now
August 2025 is just around the corner, and for many, this is the last chance to act. Product updates, testing, and certification all take time, and the clock is ticking. Products that don’t meet the updated RED requirements cannot be made available on the EU market after the deadline. While some already-produced units may still be shipped under certain conditions, new sales will be restricted without compliance.
Many legacy products, especially those built on outdated processors or unmaintained open-source software, may not be upgradable to meet the new cybersecurity requirements. This makes the case even stronger for adopting HMS wireless solutions, which are already designed to support modern security features and long-term maintainability.
Choosing a certified solution now helps future-proof your products and avoid last-minute disruptions.
