What’s changing?
The European Commission updated RED to strengthen cybersecurity protections and improve the safety 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)
These requirements apply to both new and existing wireless products being placed on the EU market.
An easier path to compliance
That’s where HMS Networks comes in. 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
Since August 1, non-compliant products can no longer be placed on the EU market. While some already-produced units may still be shipped under certain conditions, ongoing sales require RED compliance.
For many legacy devices, especially those based on outdated processors or unmaintained open-source software, upgrading may not even be possible. In these cases, adopting HMS wireless solutions is often the fastest and most reliable way forward.
Choosing a certified solution helps you:
- Avoid sales disruptions
- Future-proof your products
- Ensure smooth market access