In a world where connected devices are omnipresent in our daily lives - from cars to watches to smart thermostats - cybersecurity is no longer optional. It has become a regulatory obligation across Europe. Our CEO, Roland Atoui, recently shared his insights on this crucial topic in an interview with La Jaune et la Rouge, the flagship publication of École Polytechnique alumni.
A Regulatory Framework That Redefines the Rules of the Game
The interview explores in depth the impact of new European regulations such as:
- The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which will impose cybersecurity requirements on all digital products starting in 2027;
- The RED Directive, which will apply from 2025 to radio equipment (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.);
- The Cybersecurity Act (CSA), which establishes a general certification framework.
These are not mere recommendations: they will require manufacturers, importers, and distributors to prove product compliance before entering the European market, or risk being unable to sell their products at all.
CyberPass: Simplifying Compliance
In this interview, Roland Atoui also discusses CyberPass, the solution developed by Red Alert Labs in 2017. This digital and collaborative platform enables companies to:
- Identify the standards applicable to their connected products,
- Monitor their level of compliance in real time,
- Accelerate the certification process thanks to artificial intelligence and constantly updated regulatory databases.
The goal: turn regulatory complexity into a strategic advantage, while reducing costs and time-to-market.
The Future of Cybersecurity: Anticipate, Certify, Collaborate
Roland also emphasizes the crucial role of trust in the digital ecosystem. In the future, this trust must be proven, measurable, and certified. The challenges are not only technical or legal - they are also economic and societal. A single vulnerability in a connected device can have major repercussions on a company's reputation.
Finally, in a globally interconnected environment, international cooperation is an essential condition for ensuring coherent and effective cybersecurity on a large scale.
Acknowledgments
We warmly thank the editorial team of La Jaune et la Rouge for this interview and for their commitment to highlighting expert voices on such strategic topics as cybersecurity.
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