E-Book18 chapters # IoT Cybersecurity Compliance Handbook (EN 18031) A cybersecurity compliance handbook for connected electronics: RED 2022/30, EN 18031 parts 1–3, self-declaration vs notified body, and the Cyber Resilience Act. The reference you keep open while you work — not a video you have to scrub back through. The same curriculum as the Krono Labs Cybersecurity Compliance for Connected Electronics course, in a format you can read in one sitting, search in seconds, and return to mid-project. Covers the EU regulatory architecture, Delegated Regulation 2022/30, the three EN 18031 harmonised standards, self-assessment vs Notified Body conformity routes, technical implementation of authentication, encryption, and OTA updates, technical file construction, post-market obligations, the Cyber Resilience Act transition, UK PSTI, US Cyber Trust Mark, threat modelling, and the most common compliance failures. ## What you'll learn * Read cover-to-cover or jump straight to the requirement you need * Search any standard, regulation, or document requirement instantly * Reference chapter by chapter during an active cybersecurity compliance project $24.99 One-time purchase · Read in browser · No subscription * Read cover-to-cover or jump straight to the requirement you need * Search any standard, regulation, or document requirement instantly * Reference chapter by chapter during an active cybersecurity compliance project Buy for $24.99 Secure checkout via Paddle Not what you expected? 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Built from a regulatory graph already at work 1,379 users this week 658 guides 323 product types 9 markets ## Chapters Read Chapter 1 free → 1 Why Cybersecurity Compliance Is Now Mandatory Connected electronics sold in the EU after 1 August 2025 must meet mandatory cybersecurity requirements. 2 The EU Regulatory Architecture Delegated Regulation 2022/30 doesn't operate in isolation. 3 Which Products Are In Scope Not every connected product is in scope. 4 EN 18031-1 — Network Security Requirements EN 18031-1 is the harmonised standard for Article 3(3)(d) — protecting network integrity. 5 EN 18031-2 — Privacy and Personal Data Protection EN 18031-2 addresses Article 3(3)(e) — safeguarding personal data and user privacy. 6 EN 18031-3 — Fraud Prevention and Secure Updates EN 18031-3 covers Article 3(3)(f) — protection from fraud. 7 Conformity Assessment — Self-Declaration vs Notified Body Whether you can self-declare or must involve a Notified Body is determined by the EN 18031 restricted clauses, not by product category. 8 Technical Implementation — Authentication and Access Control Authentication is where most cybersecurity failures start. 9 Technical Implementation — Encryption and Communications Security Encrypted communications are required under EN 18031-1 and EN 18031-2. 10 Technical Implementation — Updates and Vulnerability Disclosure An insecure OTA update mechanism is one of the highest-severity findings in any cybersecurity compliance assessment. 11 Building Your Technical Documentation File The technical documentation file for RED cybersecurity is different from a standard RED technical file. 12 Post-Market Obligations and Product Changes Compliance doesn't end at the point of placing the product on the market. 13 The Cyber Resilience Act — Preparing for December 2027 On 11 December 2027, Delegated Regulation 2022/30 is repealed and the Cyber Resilience Act takes over. 14 UK PSTI and US Cyber Trust Mark — Market Comparison UK and US cybersecurity requirements differ from the EU framework in scope, depth, and enforcement. 15 Working with Notified Bodies When a Notified Body is required, the process is time-consuming and expensive if you go in unprepared. 16 Secure by Design — Building Compliance In from Day One Most cybersecurity compliance failures are the result of design decisions made before the regulatory framework was considered. 17 Common Compliance Failures and How to Fix Them Most RED cybersecurity compliance failures come from the same small set of root causes. 18 Action Plan and Summary Turn what you have learned into a concrete compliance sequence for your next connected product project. 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