As the European Union introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for connected devices, compliance has become a critical factor for smart home and security products entering the EU market.
Roombanker is pleased to share that the Roombanker Smart Home Security Hub has achieved EN 18031-1 compliance, confirming its readiness for the EU’s new cybersecurity framework under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), effective from August 2025.
This achievement highlights Roombanker’s commitment to secure system design, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability for professional security deployments across Europe.
What Is EN 18031-1?
EN 18031-1 is a European cybersecurity standard developed by CEN and CENELEC.
It is part of the EN 18031 series, which supports the cybersecurity requirements introduced by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 under the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).
The standard applies to radio-enabled and internet-connected equipment, including smart home and alarm systems. Its primary goal is to ensure that connected devices entering the EU market do not pose cybersecurity risks to communication networks or users.
From August 2025 onward, EN 18031-1 serves as a recognized route for manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with RED cybersecurity obligations.
What Does EN 18031-1 Focus On?
EN 18031-1 follows a risk-based, technology-neutral approach. Instead of mandating specific encryption methods or architectures, it defines cybersecurity objectives that manufacturers must address through appropriate design and implementation.
Key focus areas include:
- Protection of communication networks from misuse, disruption, or degradation
- Prevention of unauthorized access to devices and networks
- Secure and reliable communication between connected components
- Cyber resilience, ensuring predictable and stable system behavior
- Reduction of exploitable vulnerabilities in connected environments
For smart alarm and intrusion detection systems, these requirements are especially important, as devices operate continuously and rely on wireless communication for critical security functions.
Why EN 18031-1 Matters for Smart Home Security Systems
Smart home security systems combine wireless communication, cloud connectivity, and real-time monitoring. Without proper safeguards, these systems can become targets for network abuse or cyberattacks.
EN 18031-1 addresses these risks by requiring manufacturers to demonstrate that their devices:
- Do not negatively impact public or private networks
- Are designed to resist common cybersecurity threats
- Maintain system integrity under normal and abnormal operating conditions
Compliance provides reassurance not only to regulators, but also to distributors, installers, and end users who rely on secure, long-term system performance.
Practical Impact for Roombanker Products
The EN 18031-1 compliance of the Roombanker Smart Hub reflects Roombanker’s system-level approach to cybersecurity.
At the heart of this approach is Roombanker’s self-developed RBF wireless protocol, which is used for communication between the Smart Hub and system devices such as motion detectors, door sensors, and alarm accessories.
How the RBF Protocol Supports EN 18031-1 Objectives
Unlike generic off-the-shelf communication solutions, the RBF protocol is designed specifically for security system applications. This allows Roombanker to maintain tighter control over communication behavior and system integrity.
Key characteristics include:
- Controlled hub-device communication, aligned with defined system roles
- Reduced attack surface, limiting exposure to unnecessary network functions
- Stable and reliable wireless performance, even in complex environments
By owning and managing its core communication protocol, Roombanker is able to align product architecture more closely with EN 18031-1 requirements related to network protection and cybersecurity robustness.
Benefits for Partners and EU Market Deployment
For professional partners, EN 18031-1 compliance offers tangible advantages:
- Confidence that Roombanker products are ready for EU market placement
- Reduced regulatory risk when specifying systems for residential or commercial projects
- Alignment with upcoming enforcement of RED cybersecurity requirements
For end users, compliance translates into greater trust, reliability, and peace of mind, knowing that cybersecurity has been addressed at the product design level.
A Forward-Looking Commitment to Cybersecurity
EN 18031-1 compliance represents an important milestone, but it is not the end of Roombanker’s cybersecurity journey.
As European regulations continue to evolve and cybersecurity expectations rise, Roombanker remains committed to:
- Secure-by-design product development
- Continuous improvement of proprietary technologies such as the RBF protocol
- Delivering compliant, future-ready home security solutions
With EN 18031-1 compliance achieved, the Roombanker Smart Hub is well positioned to support secure, reliable deployments across the EU — today and into the future.