u-blox has announced that its LARA-R6 LTE Cat 1 and LARA-L6 LTE Cat 4 cellular module series have been successfully tested to comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) article 3.3 d/e/f requirements using European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 303 645 standard. These modules have also secured the RED cybersecurity certification. As cyberattacks and privacy concerns grow, there is an urgent need for wireless devices and products to feature enhanced security.
The achievement makes u-blox the initial 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 certification underscores the company’s focus on upholding stringent security and privacy standards for smart devices.
While the EU will mandate the RED cybersecurity certification for wireless products only by summer 2025, u-blox has already made it an integral part of its product design and development to get ahead of the curve.
The ETSI is a recognised regional standards body for telecommunications, broadcasting, and other electronic communications networks and services. The ETSI EN 303 645 standard, also known as the basis for the RED cybersecurity certification, sets the standard for device security.
“As a Swiss company, quality and security is in our DNA. At u-blox, we consider security of the utmost importance and therefore stay abreast of the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that our products are always compliant with the latest security guidelines,” says Martin Leach, head of product centre cellular at u-blox. “We include security in all stages of development and approach security regulations compliance through established industry standards, making it easier for our customers to develop secure and top-quality products.”
Leach expressed gratitude to u-blox’s partner Eurofins E&E for their contribution to this accomplishment.
Eurofins E&E provides an extensive range of cybersecurity certification, testing, and evaluation services covering standards such as ETSI EN 303 645, IEC 62443, and EU Notified Body services for the RED Article 3.3 d/e/f.
Moving forward, all u-blox cellular modules will comply with the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard and subsequent industry standards.
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