Advantech secures DEKRA cybersecurity attestation for energy hardware
Industrial computing vendor Advantech earned DEKRA cybersecurity attestation of conformity under IEC 62443 4 2 SL2 standards for its AFE E630 energy storage system controller
New Taipei City, Oct. 26, 2026 - Advantech, an electrical equipment manufacturer, has secured a DEKRA cybersecurity attestation for its AFE-E630 embedded edge industrial system. The certification validates that the product meets IEC 62443-4-2:2019 standards for security in industrial automation and control systems, specifically the level of security required for Safety Level 2 (SL2).
The assessment examined the system's seven foundational security requirements, including identification and authentication control, use control, system integrity, data confidentiality, restricted data flow, timely response to events, and resource availability. The AFE-E630 can be used in energy management systems, such as energy storage, microgrid controllers, and industrial edge gateways for handling field data and device communications.
Although system-level cybersecurity risks require additional evaluation, the DEKRA attestation provides system integrators with evidence of the product's security functions. Since September 11, 2026, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mandates that manufacturers of digital products report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents affecting product security within its scope, with requirements becoming mandatory by December 11, 2027.
IEC 62443-4-2 assessment results can assist manufacturers in reviewing their existing technical evidence, but they do not fulfill CRA conformity assessment requirements. DEKRA, a global testing and certification company, offers IEC 62443 assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to help manufacturers achieve CRA readiness.
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