Suprema’s AI-based facial authentication access control devices have gained the CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cyber security requirements. According to the company, public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cyber security standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Suprema’s reputation for secure, reliable systems in Europe and worldwide.
As regulations around privacy and cyber security for wireless and IoT devices become increasingly stringent worldwide, the EU is set to enforce its revised RED directive (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30) starting August 1, 2025. The update introduces mandatory cyber security compliance for IoT devices that use wireless technologies such as Wifi, Bluetooth, smart door locks, and payment terminals. Suprema has taken a proactive approach by obtaining CE RED certification under the revised cyber security requirements ahead of the enforcement date, demonstrating its leadership in regulatory readiness within the access control industry.
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, as well as RFID cards, providing flexible and secure authentication options.
By meeting the updated CE RED requirements which cover network protection, personal data and privacy safeguards, and fraud prevention, Suprema has formally demonstrated that its solutions comply with the next generation of cyber security standards for wireless access control systems. In addition, all Suprema 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.
“We are proud to be the first in the access control industry to achieve CE RED certification under the enhanced cybersecurity requirements,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “This certification not only confirms that our products meet internationally recognised 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.”
