Cybersecurity Requirements for the Radio Equipment Directive

This document is a guide detailing the cybersecurity requirements introduced by the European Commission's Radio Equipment Directive (RED). It outlines the compliance requirements mandated by the delegated regulation 2022/30/EU, which became effective in January 2022. The guide specifies a 42-month transition period for manufacturers to comply with RED Articles 3.3 (d), (e), and (f), which are mandatory. The document describes the essential requirements for radio equipment, focusing on health and safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and radio functionality. It emphasizes the importance of network protection, personal data protection, and fraud protection, detailing the necessary features that radio equipment must incorporate to ensure compliance. These features include safeguards against network attacks, protection of personal data, and requirements for unique user credentials. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for manufacturers to understand and implement the necessary cybersecurity measures for their wireless devices in accordance with the RED.