LTE modules get EU’s RED cybersecurity certification

U-blox’ LARA-R6 LTE Cat 1 and LARA-L6 LTE Cat 4 cellular modules have been certified to Radio Equipment Directive (RED) cybersecurity, having passed RED article 3.3 d/e/f requirements using ETSI’s EN 303 645 standard.

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“As cyberattacks and privacy concerns grow, there’s an urgent need for wireless devices and products to feature enhanced security. With stricter regulations on the horizon, manufacturers are therefore racing to meet the highest security standards,” said the company, “u-blox is proud to b the first module maker in the market to have its LTE Cat 1 and LTE Cat 4 cellular modules certified by the European Union’s Cybersecurity Certification.”

The EU will mandate the RED certification for all wireless products by summer 2025, according to u-blox, ETSI’s (European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s EN 303 645 standard is the basis for the RED certification, and is influential outside Europe, it added.

u-blox worked with Eurofins E&E on the certification, a company which tests and evaluates to standards including ETSI EN 303 645 and IEC 62443, and is an EU Notified Body for RED Article 3.3 d/e/f.

“As a Swiss company, quality and security is in our DNA,” said u-blox. “Moving forward, all u-blox cellular modules will comply with the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard and all subsequent leading industry standards. This dedication ensures that customers can enjoy safer and more secure mobile-connected devices.”