The Point: European router manufacturers demand uniform EU security regulations for imported network devices to manage supply-chain risks.
Five European router manufacturers – including Fritz, Devolo, Lancom and TDT – demand EU-wide uniform security regulations for imported network devices. The background: concerns about potential security risks in the supply chain.
Fritz, Devolo, Lancom and TDT have called for the European Union to issue security regulations for the use of imported network devices. The manufacturers see a significant security risk in the lack of controls over the origin and integrity of router and network hardware.
For CISOs, this concretely means: devices without uniform EU review increase the attack surface in internal corporate networks. Router compromises provide attackers with persistent access to network traffic and critical infrastructure – a scenario that is only recognized late through invisible supply-chain manipulations. NIS2 requirements for supplier assessment and device authentication become more complex as a result.
The initiative by European manufacturers aims to establish standards for security certificates, proof of origin, and firmware integrity. This would also help small and medium-sized organizations meet compliance requirements more efficiently and systematically document supply-chain risks.
Source: www.golem.de · Published 15 June 2026
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