The proliferation of IoT and edge devices exponentially increases the attack surface, making robust cybersecurity paramount for safeguarding operational continuity, data integrity, and physical safety across global deployments. As threats evolve, so does the regulatory landscape too, with new mandates emerging worldwide to enforce higher security standards. The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) are at the forefront of this shift, introducing comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for a vast range of digital products and wireless devices, setting a benchmark that can influence global practices.

This white paper provides a practical guide to navigating the multifaceted world of IoT cybersecurity. It will first explore universal security challenges (such as vulnerabilities in devices, outdated firmware, and weak communication protocols ) and best practices essential for any connected product. 

It will then offer a detailed look into the EU's CRA and RED as critical examples of new regulatory demands, including their key provisions, critical timelines (with RED DA requirements from August 1, 2025, and CRA fully applicable by December 11, 2027), and significant business implications for accessing the EU market. 

The paper will demonstrate how SECO's 'security-by-design' philosophy and solutions, such as Clea and strategic partnerships (e.g., with Exein for runtime protection ), equip manufacturers to meet both general global security demands and specific stringent regulations like the CRA and RED. 

We will highlight essential features like: 

• secure boot

• vulnerability management

• runtime threat detection

• automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation

• secure Over-The-Air (OTA) updates 

• Edge AI with container management

These features and more demonstrate SECO's commitment to accelerating product certification (including for standards like EN 18031 and IEC 62443 ), minimizing risk, and ensuring market access.

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