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The implementation of short transition periods for legislative proposals in connection with mandatory third-party certification is causing major problems for German and European manufacturers.…

In September 2022 the European Commission published their proposal for the so called Cyber Resilience Act. The ambitious piece of legislation aims at raising the overall resilience level of products…

Networking and digitalisation cannot be designed without cyber security in products and applications. This is the self-image of the manufacturing companies organised in the ZVEI. Even more, it is…

The electrical industry’s view on Europe’s recovery post-Covid-19 and future industrial strategy In Europe, the current crisis has intensified a political discussion about the state of the…

The electrical industry’s requirements for Common European Data Spaces Networked products and new storage options enable companies to process huge volumes of data. Collected via platforms,…

This paper outlines cross-domain security process requirements for IoT manufacturers at a meta-level with an international focus. Its purpose is to identify fundamental processes for the three core…

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EU-wide uniform product requirements for cybersecurity are of great importance for the German electrical industry. It is clear that a patchwork of national initiatives, laws and labels are…

The European Cybersecurity Act (draft) strengthens the role of ENISA and proposes a European governance structure for product security certification (Cybersecurity Certification Framework). The ZVEI…

This guide applies to products in safety technology systems such as fire alarm control panels, smoke and heat extraction systems, etc., which are covered by the Construction Products Regulation (EU)…