RED DA: what you need to achieve cybersecurity compliance
14.05.2026
15:00 - 16:00 BST (London)
10:00 - 11:00 EDT (New York)
23:00 - 00:00 JST (Tokyo)
RED DA cybersecurity compliance became mandatory for internet-connected devices in the EU on August 1, 2025. Any unit you ship after that date must comply - even if you sold the same model before. The Cyber Resilience Act then adds further layers of obligation from 2026 onwards. For IoT engineers and device makers, the time to act is now. This Masterclass webinar brings together cybersecurity experts from Quectel and leading IoT ODM Ikotek to cut through the complexity. We'll equip you with the practical steps your team needs to stay compliant, protect your products, and maintain EU market access.
What we'll cover: RED DA and the Cyber Resilience Act
We open with the evolving regulatory landscape and why RED DA cybersecurity requirements didn't arrive in isolation. The Act activates Articles 3.3(d), (e), and (f) of the Radio Equipment Directive. These require wireless devices to protect the network, safeguard user data, and prevent financial fraud. The focus is firmly on protecting your customers - not just your product. From there, we take a deep dive into scope. If your device supports the IP protocol, it falls under RED DA. We clarify when self-declaration using the EN 18031 harmonized standards is sufficient, and when you need a Notified Body.
Next, we examine the Cyber Resilience Act. It entered into force in December 2024 and extends cybersecurity obligations across the full product lifecycle. Incident reporting requirements apply from September 2026, with full compliance due by December 2027. We show how RED DA cybersecurity compliance now builds a direct foundation for CRA readiness - making early action the smartest approach. We close with what this means for manufacturers and ODMs in practice: risk analysis, gap assessment, documentation, and next steps. Live Q&A follows.
Why this webinar matters
If your product has a wireless interface and connects to the internet, these rules apply to you. Non-compliance with RED DA cybersecurity rules means no CE marking - and no EU market access. Quectel's Testing and Certification Services can support your journey from gap analysis to declaration of conformity. This webinar is the right place to start - register now to secure your place.
Speakers
Omar Aamer
Omar Aamer works with device manufacturers to support the development of secure, resilient products while aligning their security posture with evolving global requirements. As regional expectations continue to shift and diverge, he brings clarity to uncertainty, aligns products with regulatory obligations, and ensures cybersecurity is addressed early in the product lifecycle.
Job title:
Cybersecurity Compliance Manager
Company:
Quectel
Vladimir Rakic
Vladimir brings over 15 years of engineering, sales and management expertise to Ikotek, with strong technical skills gained in IoT design, consulting and certification services for tier 1 mobile operators and device vendors. He has extensive experience of projects in a wide range of IoT verticals including automotive, energy, payment and healthcare.
Job title:
Director of R&D, Europe
Company:
Ikotek
Agenda
The evolving regulatory landscape
Deep dive on RED DA (Article 3.3)
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) framework
Convergence: where RED DA meets the CRA
Strategic implications for manufacturers and ODMs
Actionable next steps
Q&A