Cybersecurity firm, Suprema, gains CE RED certification
Suprema's BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 Devices Achieve CE RED Certification for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Suprema Inc., a global leader in biometrics and security, has announced that its BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices have been certified under the updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED) directive's stricter cybersecurity requirements. The CE RED certification process for these devices is expected to be completed by August.
The updated RED directive, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for wireless and IoT devices. These requirements aim to protect devices from unauthorized access, safeguard personal data and privacy, and prevent fraud or misuse.
Starting August 1, 2025, these requirements will be mandatory for wireless products placed in the EU market. The BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices, AI edge devices that run deep-learning-based facial authentication algorithms locally on the device, are among those that will need to comply.
The BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices provide flexible and secure authentication options, supporting a variety of methods including Bluetooth, NFC-based mobile credentials, RFID cards, and more. They are designed to comply with the mandatory cybersecurity compliance requirements for IoT devices under the updated RED directive.
Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc., stated that the CE RED certification under the enhanced cybersecurity requirements confirms that Suprema's products meet internationally recognized standards for security, safety, and wireless performance.
Suprema's commitment to staying ahead of evolving regulatory requirements is evident in this achievement, as the revised CE RED certification process for its devices is not limited to the BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices. Other Suprema devices are also expected to complete the revised CE RED certification process.
The revised CE RED certification process for Suprema's devices is not limited to the updated European Union (EU) Radio Equipment Directive (RED) directive, but likely includes other international cybersecurity standards as well.
The European Commission has provided a transition period extension until August 1, 2025, allowing manufacturers additional time to prepare and comply with the new regulations. This extension also allows more time for harmonized standards to be developed, ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated into the design lifecycle of products.
While the CRA is a broader regulation, it complements the RED by enforcing robust cybersecurity standards for all connected products, including IoT devices, sold in the EU market. Key aspects of the CRA include lifecycle security, transparency and updates, and responsibility.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, the importance of cybersecurity in IoT devices cannot be overstated. Suprema's achievement in obtaining CE RED certification for its BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices underscores the company's dedication to providing secure and reliable access control solutions.
The BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3 devices, being AI edge devices with deep-learning-based facial authentication algorithms, are expected to comply with the stricter cybersecurity requirements for wireless products in the EU market, as mandated by the updated RED directive. This commitment to cybersecurity stands as an example of Suprema's dedication to technology innovations that prioritize security and privacy.
