The EU EN 18031 certification introduces a new era of cybersecurity compliance under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). This article. Network devices represent one of the core pillars of IoT, enabling the smart “things” to connect and communicate with each other. The standard is highly technical, divided into three detailed parts, and can be challenging to navigate without. From the CCDB established Working Group, the Network Device International Technical Community (ND-iTC) was formed. Since August 1, 2025, these requirements have been in full force.