Connected GPS trackers do more than report location.
They communicate with mobile networks, exchange information with tracking platforms, process device commands, and handle data that may be important to fleet operators, asset owners, service providers, and end users.
As connected devices become more widely deployed across Europe, cybersecurity and data protection have become an increasingly important part of radio equipment compliance.
TOPFLYtech’s KnightX 100 has now successfully completed the applicable assessment and achieved certification for:
- EN 18031-1:2024
- EN 18031-2:2024
The certification provides additional compliance support for European customers deploying KnightX 100 in connected asset tracking, vehicle security, motorcycle management, and other mobile tracking applications.
Why EN 18031 Matters for Connected GPS Trackers
The European Union’s Radio Equipment Directive, commonly known as RED, establishes requirements for radio equipment placed on the European market.
Under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, specific RED cybersecurity requirements became applicable to relevant categories of radio equipment from 1 August 2025.
These requirements address areas including:
- Protection of communication networks
- Protection of personal data and privacy
- Reduction of cybersecurity risks
- Protection against certain forms of fraud
For GPS tracking devices, cybersecurity is closely connected to everyday product operation.
A tracker may process location records, communicate with a remote platform, receive configuration commands, and transmit operational information through cellular and short-range wireless networks. Protecting these communication and data-processing functions is therefore an important part of responsible product design.
What EN 18031-1 and EN 18031-2 Cover
The EN 18031 series provides technical requirements that help manufacturers evaluate radio equipment against the cybersecurity provisions of RED.
EN 18031-1: Common Security Requirements for Internet-Connected Radio Equipment
EN 18031-1 focuses on internet-connected radio equipment and the protection of networks and device communication.
Its scope includes security considerations related to how connected equipment communicates, controls access, manages security-related functions, and reduces the possibility that a compromised device could negatively affect a network or its operation.
EN 18031-2: Security Requirements for Equipment Processing Data
EN 18031-2 applies to relevant radio equipment that processes personal data, traffic data, or location data.
This is particularly relevant to GPS tracking products, where location information and device communication records may form an essential part of the service.
Assessment under EN 18031-2 helps demonstrate that data protection and privacy considerations have been incorporated into the product’s connected functions.
What the Certification Means for European Customers
For distributors, integrators, platform providers, and project operators in Europe, product compliance is not simply a document to collect at the end of a purchasing process.
It can influence product selection, project approval, deployment planning, and long-term risk management.
KnightX 100’s EN 18031-1 and EN 18031-2 certification provides customers with clearer evidence that the product has been independently evaluated against applicable cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
This can help:
- Simplify compliance discussions during product evaluation
- Support technical documentation for European projects
- Reduce uncertainty when selecting connected tracking hardware
- Strengthen confidence in the handling of device communication and location-related data
- Support distributors and integrators responding to customer cybersecurity requirements
The certification does not replace the security responsibilities of the complete tracking solution. Platform configuration, account management, network services, installation practices, and operational procedures also remain important.
However, selecting appropriately assessed hardware provides a stronger foundation for building a secure and compliant tracking system.
A Compact Tracker for Flexible Security Applications
KnightX 100 is a compact rechargeable GPS tracker developed for applications that require flexible installation and frequent location visibility.
Its portable design makes it suitable for use cases such as:
- Motorcycle rental and security
- Vehicle anti-theft applications
- Temporary fleet operations
- Test vehicles and demonstration assets
- Mobile equipment tracking
- High-risk parking scenarios
- Short-term and rechargeable tracking deployments
KnightX 100 can also work with compatible TOPFLYtech BLE accessories to support additional functions such as driver identification, authorization, and SOS alerts.
By combining flexible tracking capabilities with EN 18031-1 and EN 18031-2 certification, KnightX 100 is better prepared to support European customers whose projects require both operational visibility and documented cybersecurity compliance.
Supporting More Secure Connected Tracking in Europe
Cybersecurity requirements for connected products will continue to develop as tracking devices become more deeply integrated into fleet, logistics, rental, security, and asset management systems.
For hardware manufacturers, compliance is no longer limited to radio performance, electrical safety, or environmental standards. The way a device communicates and processes information is becoming equally important.
The EN 18031 certification of KnightX 100 reflects TOPFLYtech’s continued work to prepare its connected tracking products for the evolving requirements of the European market.
European distributors, integrators, and project operators can contact TOPFLYtech to learn more about KnightX 100, its EN 18031 certification, and the supporting compliance documentation.
Learn more about KnightX 100:
https://www.topflytech.com/en/knightx-100-4g-cat-1/
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https://www.topflytech.com/en/contact/
