# RED DA (EN 18031) Certification Compliance: What You Need to Know

DevFeed: [RED DA (EN 18031) Certification Compliance: What You Need to Know](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/red-da-en-18031-certification-compliance-what-you-need-to-know-13693.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2025/04/esp32-red-da-en18031-compliance-guide/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2025-04-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [EN 18031](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/en-18031.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>)

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## AI overview

This guide explains how manufacturers of wireless-enabled products based on Espressif modules can assess compliance with the EU Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act on Cybersecurity, EN 18031, and prepare for certification. It covers requirements for network connection protection, personal data and privacy, and financial fraud prevention, as well as the role of harmonized standards.

## Source excerpt

This guide helps manufacturers of wireless-enabled products based on Espressif modules understand the RED DA (EN 18031) cybersecurity requirements, identify their product's category, and determine the right path to certification before launching in the EU market.