Quectel Wi-fi Options, and TÜV SÜD, one of many world’s main testing and certification corporations and an EU Notified Physique (No. 0123) for 2014/53/EU Radio Gear Directive (RED), have introduced that the Quectel EG91-EX LTE Cat 1 module has been awarded the EU Sort Examination Certificates for RED Cybersecurity.
This certification confirms that the module complies with the cybersecurity necessities outlined in RED DA, offering Quectel clients with assurance within the module’s sturdy cybersecurity options.
“In today’s IoT environment, the security of modules used in IoT devices is paramount. Receiving EU RED certification is another step to demonstrate to our customers that we’re serious about security and compliance,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO of Quectel Wi-fi Options.
“The EG91-EX in this instance has pass the testing by TÜV SÜD based on EN 18031 standards and was successfully certificated for RED DA requirements, compliance with RED cybersecurity requirement in advance, providing our customers with peace of mind when they purchase through Quectel.”
“In the contemporary digital epoch, there is a notable escalation in the transformation of various products into entities that are intelligent, interconnected, and robotic,” commented Justin Zhu, Market Head of Cybersecurity Enterprise, TÜV SÜD.
“Simultaneously, the global legislative and regulatory frameworks pertaining to cybersecurity and data security are undergoing a period of heightened rigor. It is with great satisfaction that we observe Quectel, a preeminent provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, facilitating a multitude of terminal device enterprises. This is being done to expedite the advent of the IoT era while concurrently safeguarding the cybersecurity of consumers worldwide. The recent acquisition of the inaugural for TÜV SÜD EU Type Examination certificate for RED cybersecurity for communication modules by Quectel from TÜV SÜD is a testament to its pioneering prowess in the field of security technology.”
The Radio Gear Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for putting radio tools available on the market, making certain a single marketplace for radio tools by setting important necessities for security and well being, electromagnetic compatibility, and the environment friendly use of the radio spectrum.
Gadgets coated by RED DA contains tools that makes use of radio expertise for communication over the web equivalent to cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, telecommunication tools, IoT units that may transmit information over the web, toys and childcare tools equivalent to child screens, wearable units equivalent to smartwatches or health trackers and at last, related industrial units.
The Quectel EG91-EX is an LTE Cat 1 module optimized for M2M and IoT functions. Using 3GPP Rel-11 LTE expertise, it affords information charges of as much as 10 Mbps for downlink and 5 Mbps for uplink. These capabilities make the EG91 sequence a superb alternative for IoT functions that prioritize longevity and reliability over high-speed connectivity, making certain reliable efficiency on the LTE community.
Quectel’s IoT modules are designed with safety as a foundational precedence. From product structure to firmware and software program growth, Quectel adheres to main business requirements and greatest practices to deal with potential vulnerabilities. The corporate engages impartial third-party check homes to confirm safety measures and integrates sturdy processes, together with the technology of SBOMs (Software program Invoice of Supplies), VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange) information, and conducting thorough firmware binary evaluation all through all the software program growth lifecycle.
