Advantech and DEKRA Partner on Cybersecurity Compliance
The companies are collaborating to meet international security standards for industrial computing systems.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Advantech and DEKRA have signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline industrial cybersecurity certification. This partnership focuses on meeting the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act and international IEC 62443 standards.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to reduce compliance risks for manufacturers by integrating testing and security documentation into the early stages of product development. This approach is intended to shorten time to market for critical industrial technologies.
Advantech’s AFE-E630 industrial edge system achieved an Attestation of Conformity from DEKRA. The hardware’s security functions officially meet the IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 technical standard.
The players
Advantech
Advantech is a global provider of industrial computing platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) hardware solutions.
DEKRA
DEKRA is an international organization specializing in expert testing, inspection, and certification services for various industries.
The details
The partnership combines DEKRA's testing expertise with Advantech's industrial computing to manage vulnerability and certification requirements. Future efforts will extend these security protocols to semiconductor manufacturing, drones, and AI-enabled infrastructure.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The companies announced their collaboration.
The Tech Race
This partnership represents a structural shift as hardware manufacturers integrate compliance into the design phase to meet the EU Cyber Resilience Act. It signals a move toward standardized security in industrial IoT, replacing fragmented testing methods with centralized certification.
Customers utilizing Advantech's industrial systems can expect a more streamlined path to regulatory compliance for their own products. This integration reduces the administrative burden of vulnerability management during the deployment of industrial edge technologies.
The takeaway
Manufacturers should prioritize security certifications early in the product lifecycle to avoid costly delays during regulatory review. Aligning with established international standards like IEC 62443 ensures better protection against emerging threats in complex industrial environments.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving industry standards at the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Industrial Cyber.
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