Suprema, the Korean access control and biometric security product manufacturer, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have gained CE RED certification under the European Union’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. The firm says that public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cyber standard.
As part of regulations around privacy and cybersecurity for wireless and IoT devices worldwide, the EU is set to enforce its revised RED directive (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30) on August 1. The update introduces mandatory cybersecurity compliance for IoT devices that use wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, smart door locks, and payment terminals. Suprema says it has taken a proactive approach by obtaining CE RED certification under the revised cybersecurity requirements ahead of the enforcement date.
The certified devices, BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3, are AI edge devices that run deep-learning-based facial authentication algorithms locally on the device. They support a variety of authentication methods, including Bluetooth and NFC-based mobile credentials, besides RFID (radio frequency identification) cards. By meeting the updated CE RED requirements which cover network protection, personal data and privacy safeguards, and fraud prevention, Suprema adds that it has shown that its solutions comply with the next generation of cyber standards for wireless access control systems. All the company’s devices supporting various access authentication methods such as fingerprint recognition, mobile access, and RFID are expected to complete the revised CE RED certification process by August, the firm adds.
Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc, said: “We are proud to be the first in the access control industry to achieve CE RED certification under the enhanced cybersecurity requirements. This certification not only confirms that our products meet internationally recognized standards for security, safety, and wireless performance, but also demonstrates our commitment to staying ahead of evolving regulatory requirements. Through this proactive compliance approach, we strengthen our position in the European market and provide customers worldwide with access control solutions they can trust in today’s increasingly demanding security landscape.”
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