TÜV SÜD has awarded Quectel’s EG91-EX LTE Cat 1 module the EU Type Examination Certificate for RED cyber security.

This confirms the module complies with the cyber-security requirements outlined in RED DA, providing Quectel customers with assurance in the module’s cyber-security features.

The Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market, ensuring a single market for radio equipment by setting essential requirements for safety and health, electromagnetic compatibility, and the efficient use of the radio spectrum.

“In today’s IoT environment, the security of modules used in IoT devices is paramount,” said Norbert Muhrer, president and CSO of Quectel Wireless. “Receiving EU RED certification is another step to demonstrate to our customers that we’re serious about security and compliance. The EG91-EX in this instance has passed the testing by TÜV SÜD based on EN 18031 standards and was successfully certificated for RED DA requirements. Compliance with RED cyber-security requirement in advance provides our customers with peace of mind when they purchase through Quectel.”

Justin Zhu, market head of TÜV SÜD’s cyber-security business, added: “In the contemporary digital epoch, there is a notable escalation in the transformation of various products into entities that are intelligent, interconnected and robotic. Simultaneously, the global legislative and regulatory frameworks pertaining to cyber security and data security are undergoing a period of heightened rigour. It is with great satisfaction that we observe Quectel, a preeminent provider of IoT, facilitating a multitude of terminal device enterprises. This is being done to expedite the advent of the IoT era while concurrently safeguarding the cyber security of consumers worldwide.”

Devices covered by RED DA includes equipment that uses radio technology for communication over the internet such as mobile phones, tablets, electronic cameras, telecommunication equipment, IoT devices that can transmit data over the internet, toys and childcare equipment such as baby monitors, wearable devices such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, and connected industrial devices.

The Quectel EG91-EX (www.quectel.com.cn/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Quectel_EG91_Series_LTE_Standard_Specification_V2.7.pdf) is an LTE Cat 1 module for M2M and IoT applications. Using 3GPP Rel-11 LTE technology, it offers data rates up to 10Mbit/s for downlink and 5Mbit/s for uplink. These capabilities mean the EG91 suits IoT applications that prioritise longevity and reliability over high-speed connectivity, ensuring dependable performance on the LTE network.

Quectel’s IoT modules are designed with security as a foundational priority. From product architecture to firmware and software development, Quectel adheres to industry standards and best practices to address potential vulnerabilities. The company engages independent third-party test houses to verify security measures and integrates processes, including SBoMs (software bills of material) and VEX (vulnerability exploitability exchange) files, and conducting thorough firmware binary analysis throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

Quectel (www.quectel.com) has regional offices and support across the globe.

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